People who signed up to vote by post in the local elections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse should start receiving their ballot packs this week.
Anyone who expects a postal ballot but doesn’t receive it by 26 April should call 01235 422528 or email [email protected] to request a replacement.
When people receive their postal voting pack they should follow the instructions carefully then put the completed pack in the nearest post box.
Voters are encouraged to return postal ballots as soon as possible – votes will only count if they are received by 10pm on Thursday 2 May.
Margaret Reed, Returning Officer for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, said: “If you’re signed up to vote by post please keep an eye out for your ballot pack which should be coming through your letter box in the next few days.”
For more information about the local elections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, including how to apply for a proxy vote, please visit southoxon.gov.uk/elections or whitehorsedc.gov.uk/elections or call 01235 422528.
More about the local elections
On 2 May, those who registered to vote will be able to cast their ballot in district council elections to elect councillors who will represent their local area and help make decisions on issues such as recycling collections, planning, housing, parking and leisure.
In some areas, people will also have the opportunity to vote for town or parish councillors.
Those who were due to vote in the Kingston Bapguize ward will not be able to vote on 2 May. This is because the elections due to take place in Kingston Bagpuize, and the parishes in this area, are all uncontested.
Polling cards
Registration to vote in the local elections has now closed.
Anyone who registered to vote by 8 March 2019 who hasn’t received their poll card should call 01235 422528 to check they are still registered.
Everyone who registered to vote between 9 March and 12 April should receive their poll card by Friday 26 April. If someone who registered during this period doesn’t receive their poll card by 26 April they should call 01235 422528 or email [email protected] .
Candidates confirmed
The names of those standing for election on 2 May have been confirmed – to find out who you can vote for visit southoxon.gov.uk/candidates or whitehorsedc.gov.uk/candidates
Proxy voting
Anyone who is not able to vote by post, or make it to the polling station on 2 May, can apply for proxy vote to allow a friend or family member to vote on their behalf. You can find out more by visiting southoxon.gov.uk/votebyproxy or whitehorsedc.gov.uk/votebyproxy, or by calling 01235 422528. To be eligible for the local elections, applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.
Key dates still to come for this election
- 24 April – deadline for applications to vote by proxy (5pm)
- 2 May – voting day (7am to 10pm)
- 3 May – election results
