One of the most common questions during an election is ‘where do I vote?’
To reduce confusion, we have launched a poll station location finder on our website – www.hertsmere.gov.uk/elections2019 - that enables residents to find out where they vote simply by entering their address into the search bar.
In 2019, we conducted a review of the borough's polling districts and polling places to ensure all voters have access to reasonable facilities, which has resulted in new polling stations being created. In addition, changes have been made to some of Hertsmere's ward boundaries after consultation with local residents by The Independent Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE).
This year is particularly important for Hertsmere as we have whole council elections, which means all 39 borough council seats are up for election in May. It is essential residents know where and how to vote.
Hertsmere currently uses around 50 different locations across the borough, including village and church halls, schools and community centres.
Are you registered to vote? It only takes five minutes - you could do it while running a bath or waiting for a bus! To register visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. You will be asked to provide your date of birth and National Insurance number in addition to the usual details of your name, address, previous address and nationality.
The deadline to register to vote for the May elections is 12 April. If you cannot register online call our Customer Service Team on 020 8207 2277 to request a register pack.
To find your polling station visit www.hertsmere.gov.uk/elections2019 and enter your address or postcode.
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