You vote in person at a polling station (usually in a public building, such as a school or local hall).
Poll cards are delivered shortly before an election. Each member of the household who is eligible to vote should receive a poll card informing them of the date of the election, where their polling station is and the hours of poll. You do not need to take the poll card with you to be able to vote.
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Attending the polling station
- The hours of poll for all elections are 7am to 10pm
- Give your name and address to the staff inside the polling station when you arrive
- You’ll need to show your photo ID to confirm your identity in some elections and referendums.
- You’ll be given a ballot paper containing a list of the people, parties or options you can vote for.
Voting and the electoral process on GOV.UK.
Accessibility in polling stations
We have been working hard to ensure our polling stations are accessible to all voters without any barriers to voting.
Accessibility in polling stations