Elections and voting

The annual canvass ensures that the Electoral Registration Officer can keep the electoral register up to date.

Information about the Police and Crime Commissioner election 2024.

Electoral services operates on behalf of the returning officer and the electoral registration officer and ensures that they fulfil their statutory obligations as data controllers.

There are a number of election-related offences that are criminal offences, such as bribery, personation and multiple voting.

There is a legal requirement for all candidates to ensure expense declarations are completed accurately and submitted on time.

Residents have the right to petition to change the model of governance to an elected mayor and cabinet system.

Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, postal voters are now required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.