Don't miss out, register to vote now - 10 April 2023

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Elections 2023 update

Don't miss out, register to vote now


Local elections on 4 May eastdevon.gov.uk/elections pencil with crossed box

On Thursday 4 May, elections will be taking place for the 60 District Council seats in 30 wards across East Devon. There are also 4 parishes and 5 town council wards which are electorally contested.

You can find out which candidates are standing where you live here.


Just one week left to register to vote

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To vote in the local elections you must register to vote by Monday 17 April.

Register here


If you vote in person, you'll now need voter ID to vote

Accepted forms of Id include passport, driver's licence, proof of age card, concessionary travel pass, blue badge permit

Head to our website for a full list of valid forms of Voter ID

You've got three options for casting your ballot in the upcoming elections:

1. If you vote in person at the polling station on 4 May you'll need to bring along a valid form of ID. If you don't have any acceptable ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. You’ll need to complete your application by 5pm on 25 April to get a Voter Authority Certificate in time for the local elections.

2. If you don't want to vote at the polling station on polling day, apply to vote by post before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 18 April

3. Alternatively, you can appoint someone else (a proxy) to vote on your behalf. The deadline for receipt of applications is 5pm on 25 April.