Secure your vote at the next elections

On Thursday 6 May 2021 residents in North East Lincolnshire will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at a local level.

While the elections are not until May, we are already making plans to help you stay safe while casting your vote. 

There are a number of ways to have your say in the elections in May – you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, which is known as a proxy vote.

To arrange to vote by post or by proxy, download an application form from the Council’s website at www.nelincs.gov.uk. If you do not have access to the internet, you can request an application form by calling the Council’s Contact Centre on 01472 324160.

A spokesperson for North East Lincolnshire Council said:

“The elections this year are very important – they’re an opportunity to make your voice heard and have a say on who represents you on issues that directly affect day-to-day life here in North East Lincolnshire.

“We’re thinking about these elections now so that, however you choose to cast your vote in May, you can do so safely. We’re putting arrangements in place to help you stay safe at the polling station; you can expect many of the measures you’ve become used to in shops and banks over recent months, such as hand sanitiser, floor markings and face masks. But you also have the option to apply to vote by post or by proxy.”

Ailsa Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance at the Electoral Commission said:

“The choice on how to vote at next May’s elections is yours – you can have your say in person, by post or by proxy.

“If you’re thinking about voting by post, you can apply now. This will make sure your application is processed early, and your postal vote can be sent to you more quickly. It’s easy to apply and you can find out how by visiting the Electoral Commission website www.electoralcommission.org.uk .

“You need to be registered to vote in order to have a say at the elections – the easiest way to register is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote”

Residents can visit the Council’s website at www.nelincs.gov.uk to find out more about the elections on 6 May 2021. The page will be updated with new information as it becomes available.