Dear Residents
The Local Elections are taking place on 1st May 2025.
You will need to be registered to vote to take part, see below guide on how to register:
Registering to vote
The last day to register to vote (gov.uk) for the election is 11.59pm on 11 April 2025.
Access an easy to read explanation on registering to vote (sstaffs.gov.uk)
Apply for a voter authority certificate to use as voter ID
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (gov.uk) is 5pm on 23 April 2025.
Access an easy read explanation on applying for a voter authority certificate (sstaffs.gov.uk)
Choosing to vote by post
Apply for a postal vote (gov.uk)
The deadline to apply for your postal vote application (either online or physically in our office) is 5pm on 14 April 2025 to put this in place for this election. Any postal vote applications received after this time (including applications received by post after this time) will not be processed for this election, but will be processed for future elections.
Postal vote despatch dates
Applications to vote by post that are processed before 18 March 2025 will be mailed out on or around 15 April 2025.
Applications made between 18 March 2025 and the deadline of 5pm 14 April 2025 will be mailed out on or around 23 April 2025. For all applications, please take into consideration the Easter Holidays.
Choosing to vote by proxy
To appoint someone to vote on your behalf as a proxy, you will need to complete a proxy vote application (gov.uk)
The deadline to receive this is in the office is 5pm on 23 April 2025. Any proxy vote applications received after this will not be processed for this election.
Accessibility at Polling Stations
Information to make voting accessible for everyone.