Elections and voting

Information and documents relating to by-elections and referendums can be found on this page.

The quickest and easiest way to register is online.

Most people in the UK choose to cast their vote in person at a local polling station. Voting at a polling station is very straightforward and there is always a member of staff available to help if you're not sure what to do.

Proxy voting is a facility for any registered elector who cannot attend a polling station on election day and instead nominates someone else to vote on their behalf – this person is known as the elector’s ‘proxy’.

Postal voting is a facility for any registered elector who cannot attend a polling station on election day or who feels that to vote by post is more convenient for them.

Information about when the different types of elections take place.

Voting in local and general elections should be accessible to you, whether you choose to vote at a polling station or in another way (for example by post).

From 4 May 2023 elections, all electors voting in a polling station will need to show photo identification (ID) before they can vote.

From 4 May 2023, registered electors will need to show a form of photo identification (ID) before they can vote in person at a polling station.

Information and guidance regarding the register of electors.

On 4 May 2023 West Lindsey District Council held district council elections for all 36 seats across its 20 district wards.

A review of Parliamentary constituencies is taking place to ensure each one has roughly the same number of electors.