Wyre Local Elections 2023 will take place on Thursday 4 May. Polling stations will be open between 7am - 10pm.
If you need to register to vote, or change your details, you must do this before the following deadlines:
- Monday 17 April, 11.59pm, when registering using Gov.uk online services
- Monday 17 April, 5pm, when using Wyre Council's services
If you miss the deadline to register you will not be able to vote at this local election.
Voting at a polling station
If you are registered to vote at a polling station, you should receive your polling card in the post with details about which polling station you need to use. This card will also include your elector number, name, address, the election date, and the hours for polling.
You can take your polling card with you to help make the process easier. However, if you lose your card you can still vote if your name is on the register of electors.
To find your polling station use the finder:
If you are unsure whether or not you are already registered, you can contact Electoral Services at electoral.services@wyre.gov.uk.
New photo ID requirements
The UK Government has introduced the need for photo ID when voting at a polling station. You will need to show photo ID when voting at this local election. To make sure you are ready to vote, see Voter ID and accessibility at polling stations for details on what ID is accepted and what to do if you do not have ID.
Voting at a polling station registering deadline
If you need to register to vote, you must register before Monday 17 April, 11.59pm.
Register to vote
To register to vote visit Gov.uk - Register to vote and complete the quick online form.
Updating your details
If you need to update your details before voting, the deadline for this is Monday 17 April, 11.59pm. You can update your details by registering to vote with your new details instead. To do this visit Gov.uk - Register to vote.
Voting by post
If you usually vote by post, you will be sent a polling card with details on the dates and how to vote. This is your ballot paper postal pack and includes a return envelope.
If you are unsure whether or not you are already registered, you can contact Electoral Services at electoral.services@wyre.gov.uk.
Voting by post registering deadline
If you are not already registered to vote by post, you will need to do so before Tuesday 18 April, 5pm.
Register to vote by post
To register to vote by post visit Gov.uk - Apply for a postal vote.
Voting by proxy
You can nominate a person to vote on your behalf if you are unable to vote yourself. There are specific reasons that apply to being able to vote by proxy.
For details on if you are able to vote by proxy and to apply visit Gov.uk - Proxy voting application forms.
Voting by proxy registering deadline
You must register before Monday 17 April, 11.59pm.
How to become a councillor
If you are interested in helping to shape and make decisions on Wyre Council’s services see how to become a councillor for details.