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
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
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.
Guide to voting
Read our guidance and answers to frequently asked questions on the voting process
Petitioning for an elected mayor
Our current executive arrangements on how to petition for a directly elected mayor
Upcoming elections
Find out about upcoming elections
Election results
Find out recent election results
New voter ID requirements
Find out what ID is required to vote
Help for disabled voters
Find out what support is available for disabled voters