Voting and Elections

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Information on the introduction of Voter ID | As part of changes introduced by the UK Government voters will now need to show a form of photo ID when voting in a polling station. More information about the acceptable forms of ID, and how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate if you do not have a form of photo ID can be found below

In this section

Register to Vote

Find out how to register to vote for the next election.

Contact Electoral Services

How to contact your local electoral services.

Local Elections 4 May 2023

Information on the Local Council Elections on Thursday 4th May 2023

Information on the Introduction of Voter ID

Suitable forms of photo ID that can be used to vote, and how to apply if you do not have any photo ID

Polling Station Finder

Use this page to find your Polling Station for the Local Elections on 4th May 2023.

How to vote - Polling Station, Postal or Proxy

Information on how to vote in Elections

Information for Voters with a Disability

Information on support for disabled voters

Working at an Election

Information on opportunities to work at election time

Standing as a Candidate

Information on standing as a candidate

The Electoral Register & Open Register

The electoral register records all people who are eligible to vote in the local area.

Special Arrangements for Registering to Vote

Students, Armed Forces personnel, Overseas electors, Electors with no fixed address & Anonymous electors

Registering to Vote as a Student

Guidance on how to register to vote if you are a student in Nottingham.

Elections Act 2022

Information on changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022.

Election Results

Local, Parliamentary and other

Upcoming Elections

Information about upcoming elections in Nottingham City

Petition Figures

Petition figures and signatures needed for a referendum and governmental change.