People can vote in a variety of ways – in person, by post or by proxy which is where they appoint someone they trust to vote in their place.
The important deadlines you need to know for this year’s elections are:
- Registering to vote must be done by 20 April at 11:59pm
- Postal vote applications must be done by 21 April at 5pm
- Proxy vote applications must be done by 28 April at 5pm
- Polling day takes place on the 7 May
From repairing roads and looking after the homeless to helping people find employment, the Council delivers services residents use every day. Local elections represent a chance for residents to shape these services and the future of our city.
Julie Newman, Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer at Coventry City Council said: “Local elections are fast approaching and we’re urging everyone in Coventry to make sure they can take part.
“If anyone has any issues with registering, I encourage them to contact our Electoral Services Team on 024 7683 3034 or pop into one of our Libraries where one of officers will happily assist you.”
Anybody voting in a polling station at those elections will be required to show an accepted form of photographic ID. To see what ID is acceptable, please visit www.coventry.gov.uk/elections
The Council wants to ensure that everyone with a disability can vote with ease and in comfort. As a result, we've been making changes to our polling stations to make them accessible for everyone. These changes include providing assistive technology, wheelchair access to all polling stations and much more. Visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/elections-voting/accessibility-polling-stations to find our more.
