Electoral Registration, Postal & Proxy Votes
Next Electoral Event is the Local Government By-Election in Stirling Ward 7 (Bannockburn) on the 23rd January 2025No Voter ID is required for Local Government or Scottish Parliament Elections. |
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Voter IDFrom October 2023, for UK Parliamentary Elections and currently for any by-elections and Recall Petitions, you will be required to have Photo ID to be able to cast your vote at these types of elections. Full details are on our Voter ID page including how to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. Electoral Commission British Sign Language Guide to Voter ID Electoral Commission British Sign Language Guide on how to apply for your free ID if you need it. |
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Electoral Registration
| Applications to register to vote and change registration details can be made at any time during the year. Changes notified throughout the year will become effective from the next date in the registration timetable (see table of dates in “Getting Added to the Register” section – link below) Should an election be announced, electors would have a facility to register to vote provided that they applied online or returned a fully completed form at least twelve (12) working days before polling day.
Electoral Commission British Sign Language Guide to Registering to Vote |
Quick Guide to Registering to vote from the Electoral Commission ;/td> |
Applications to Register and to Vote by Post or Proxy
Anyone who has moved address or changed their name should check whether they are registered or not. The Register of Electors can be checked at our office or you can contact our office with details of who should be registered. To register to vote please click here. (link to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote).
Forms to Vote by Post or Proxy are available to download.(see “Downloadable Electoral Forms” link below)
More information is available on Absent Voting in our dedicated page.
FAQ’s -Electoral Registration and Voting
Frequently asked questions in regard to Electoral Registration and the answers to them can be viewed through the link below
Annual Canvass
The Annual Canvass takes place each year and is designed to update and to have an accurate and complete electoral register. The format of the Canvass in 2020 has changed, for more information visit our dedicated Annual Canvass Page.
Contact Numbers for Registration and Postal & Proxy Votes
Telephone 01786-892289
To email the ERO use: [email protected]
Links to Local Council Websites
Electoral Commission
A link to the Electoral Commission’s website is provided below. This is a good source of information in regard to Electoral Registration.
Viewing the Register
The current Electoral Register can be viewed at various locations in the area. A link to a list of locations is provided below.
Electoral Registration Statistics
National Records of Scotland maintains a comprehensive set of electoral statistics for Scotland. These can be accessed by clicking the link below.
Electoral Privacy Impact Assessment
Our Electoral Privacy Impact Assessment is available to view by clicking the link below
