Local elections 2021 - apply for a postal or proxy vote

If you have not done so before, you may want to consider a postal or proxy vote especially with all the uncertainty that we now live with. Signing up for a postal or proxy vote is easy.

What you need to do

You will need to apply by filling in a form and return to Rugby Borough Council

Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

You can either print the form in the link above at home and return to the Election Office, Town Hall, Evereux Way, Rugby, CV21 2RR or email elections@rugby.gov.uk or telephone (01788) 533595 and request to be sent a form (a business reply paid envelope is normally sent for you to reply).

How it works

At election time you will receive an envelope with the instructions and the ballot papers all enclosed, you can then sit down and make your choice by placing X against your preferred choice.

Seal everything up and then just post it back to the Election Office, if you forget you can still take the sealed envelope to your local polling station and hand it in on polling day.

Proxy vote

A proxy vote allows you to name someone to cast your vote for you (like a relative or close friend). You can apply for a proxy vote as long as you are on the electoral register. When you apply you have to provide a reason - such as if you are away on holiday or in hospital.

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