In order to vote by proxy you will need to fill in an
application form which clearly states your signature and date of
birth. The form must then be returned to the Electoral Services
Department for processing. The main points to consider before
applying for a proxy vote are:
- You must be on the electoral register in order to apply for a
proxy vote
- When you apply for a proxy vote you will need to provide a
reason as to why you require the vote
- You may have to get someone to support your application to
confirm that your reason for applying to vote by proxy is
valid
- The deadline for applying to vote by proxy is normally 6
working days before an election
- Anyone can be your proxy as long as they are eligable to vote
in that type of election and they are willing to vote on your
behalf
- You cannot be a proxy for more than two people at any one
election unless they are a close relative
If you apply for a proxy vote it is important to remember the
following:
- Your proxy will be sent a proxy poll card telling them when and
where to vote
- If your proxy cannot get to the polling station, they can apply
to vote for you by post. They can apply to do this up to 11 days
before the election day
- You must let your proxy know how you want them to vote on your
behalf eg. for which candidate or for which party
- If you are able to get to the polling station on election day,
you can still vote in person as long as your proxy has not already
done so or has applied to vote by post for you
Applications
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If you would like to apply for a proxy vote or a proxy vote by
post please complete the relevant form below:
Application for a proxy
vote
Application for a proxy vote by
post
Please note all forms must be printed with "page scaling" set to
"none". This can be found in the printer options. Peterborough City
Council cannot accept proxy vote applications if they do not adhere
to this criteria.
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