Voting

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Which elections can I vote in?

1. Local council and community council election

All registered electors aged 16 years or over on polling day may vote subject to further Welsh Parliament legislation

2. Welsh Parliament election

All registered electors aged 16 years or over on polling day may vote

3. Police and Crime Commissioner election

Registered UK, Irish, Commonwealth and European Union electors over 18 years of age on polling day may vote

4. Parliamentary (General) election

Registered UK, Irish and Commonwealth electors over 18 years of age on polling day may vote 

How to vote

In the UK you can either vote in person at the polling station on election day or apply for a postal vote or apply to vote by proxy (someone voting on your behalf).

Apply to vote by post | Electoral Commission

Apply to vote by proxy | Electoral Commission

How to vote by post | Electoral Commission

How to vote by proxy | Electoral Commission

Visit the Gov.UK site to read more about voting 

Electoral registers

There are two electoral registers compiled from information from residents:  

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections.

Your vote matters, make sure you’re registered

It is used to make sure only eligible people can vote and also for detecting fraud, calling people for jury service and checking credit applications.

The open register is an extract of the electoral register and can be bought by businesses and charities.

Visit Gov.UK Register to Vote and click the checkbox if you do not want your name and address listed on the open register, this will not affect your right to vote.

Read the electoral registration service privacy notice (pdf)

Alternative registration

If you feel your safety will be at risk if your name appears on the register of electors contact the Electoral Registration Office for advice.

It is an offence not to provide the Electoral Registration Officer with the information required and could result in a fine.

Contact

Electoral Registration Office, Newport City Council, Civic Centre, Newport, South Wales NP20 4UR

Electoral Registration Helpline: (01633) 210744 

Email: [email protected]