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Proxy votes

To appoint a proxy you must have a valid reason for not going to the polling station in person, eg. you are disabled, or will be out of the area on polling day. The deadline for applications to vote by proxy is at 5pm 6 working days before polling day, however, the earlier you apply the better as this will give us more time to tell your proxy where to go to cast your vote. This application will last for 1 election only.

If you need to appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf on a more permanent basis, you will need to contact us for the relevant application form. You may need to get your application countersigned by your doctor or other qualifed person.

Please contact Electoral Services to obtain a copy of this form. All forms are available in a larger print version on request.

Further information about proxy votes can be found on The Electoral Commission website: About My Vote|.

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