Voting by post or proxy
The deadline to apply for a postal or proxy vote for this election has now passed.
Do I qualify for an emergency proxy?
If you are unexpectedly unable to visit your polling station on 2 May, then you may apply for an emergency proxy vote if any of the following apply:
- you cannot vote in person because of a medical emergency or disability
- you cannot vote in person because of your employment
- the photo ID you were planning on using to vote has been lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed
- you’ve not yet received a new or replacement photo ID you’ve ordered
You can apply until 5.00pm on the day of the election. Fill in a paper form to:
- apply to vote by emergency proxy based on your employment
- apply to vote by emergency proxy based on a medical emergency or disability
- apply to vote by emergency proxy because you do not have an available photo ID
If you’re applying for an emergency proxy vote because of a medical emergency, disability or your employment, your application form must be signed by an ‘appropriate person’ (for example your employer or a doctor).
To vote by emergency proxy on 2 May 2024, the deadline for applications is 5.00pm on Thursday 2 May. Forms can either be scanned and emailed to electoralservices@solihull.gov.uk or sent in the post to:
Electoral Services
Council House
Manor Square
Solihull
B91 3QB
Applications received after 5.00pm will not be processed in time for this election.
Why have I received 2 poll cards?
Every registered voter will receive two poll cards this year due to the late confirmation of the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place. This meant the Returning Officer was not able to combine the poll card for all the elections taking place but has a legal duty to send a poll card advising electors of the elections which are taking place on Thursday 2 May.
I’ve applied for a postal vote, when will it be despatched?
For existing postal voters and those who applied before 2 April, their postal vote will be despatched around Friday 19 April 2024. For new postal voters who applied after 2 April (but before the deadline) their postal vote will be despatched around Wednesday 24 April.
Voter ID
All polling station voters will be required to show an accepted form of photo identification before they are issued with a ballot paper.
Please visit our Voter ID - What you need to know webpages for more information.