Voting Information

You need to register to vote before you can vote in UK Elections and Referendums.

You can register on-line at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Each Individual is responsible for registering themselves and you need to provide your National Insurance Number and Date of Birth when registering.  This makes the electoral register more secure.

You can vote by post if you don’t want to vote in person at a polling station. You can apply for a postal vote at any time, whether permanently or for a specific election. If you wish to apply for a postal vote, please complete the form in the link below and either post to Electoral Services, Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TF, or email it to  elections@castlepoint.gov.uk.

You can have a proxy vote (where someone votes on your behalf) if you are physically unable to vote in person at the time of the election. If you wish to apply for a proxy vote please complete one of the forms below and either post to Electoral Services, Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TF, or email it to  elections@castlepoint.gov.uk.

You can have a proxy vote (where someone votes on your behalf) if you are physically unable to vote in person at the time of the election. If you wish to apply for a proxy vote please complete one of the forms below and either post to Electoral Services, Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TF, or email it to  elections@castlepoint.gov.uk.

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations.

Please visit the link below to view acceptable forms of photo ID