Elections and voting
Your guide to elections and how, where and when to vote
This page covers electoral services for both councils. If you have chosen to access information from your own council only, selecting one of the services below will take you to information for that council.
Guide to elections
Details of the type of elections held, their purpose, the areas they represent and the number of elected representatives
Guide to voting
Read our guidance and answers to frequently asked questions on the voting process
How to register to vote and electoral registration FAQs
Read guidance on how to register to vote and other frequently asked questions relating to electoral registration
Am I registered to vote?
Check to see if you are registered to vote at your current address.
Upcoming elections
Find out about upcoming elections
Election results
Find out recent election results
Voter ID requirements
Find out what ID is required to vote
Accessibility to Voting
Every eligible person should be able to register and vote without facing barriers.
Annual Canvass
Each year we write to every household to check whether we have the correct people registered to vote and to ask you to inform us of any changes.
Elections job vacancies
We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable individuals to fill casual election vacancies.
Renewing existing postal vote applications
Find out about renewing existing postal vote applications
Petitioning for an elected mayor
Our current executive arrangements on how to petition for a directly elected mayor
