On Thursday 2 May, residents aged 18 and over in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them on local issues.
People will be asked to vote for a district councillor who will represent their local area and help make decisions on issues such as recycling collections, planning, housing, parking and leisure.
In some areas, residents will also have the opportunity to vote for a town or parish councillor who will represent their communities on issues that affect them, by commenting on planning applications and other proposals, and maintaining community buildings, land, play areas, allotments and cemeteries.
To vote on 2 May you need to be registered by Friday 12 April. Residents not already registered at their current address can do so now at gov.uk/register-to-vote or by calling 01235 422528 for a registration form.
Anybody who is not sure if they are registered to vote can check by emailing [email protected] with their name and address or by calling 01235 422528.
Margaret Reed, Electoral Registration Officer for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Councils, said: “These elections are an opportunity to have your say on who represents you on issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse. If you want to vote on Thursday 2 May, you must make sure you’re registered by 12 April.”
Polling cards
Everybody who registered to vote by 8 March 2019 should receive their poll card by Monday 8 April – anybody who doesn’t receive their poll card by this date should call 01235 422528 to check they are still registered.
Anybody who registers to vote between 9 March and 12 April 2019 should receive their poll card during the week commencing Monday 15 April.
Postal votes
If you would like to vote by post, the councils’ Elections team will need to receive your application by 5pm on Monday 15 April – to download an application form visit southoxon.gov.uk/elections or whitehorsedc.gov.uk/electionsor call 01235 422528.
Anyone expecting a postal ballot who doesn’t receive it by 26 April should call 01235 422528 to request a replacement.
More information
For more information about the local elections in South Oxfordshire and the Vale of White Horse, including how to apply for a postal vote or proxy vote, please visit southoxon.gov.uk/elections or whitehorsedc.gov.uk/elections or call 01235 422528.
