Everyone has views about the community in which they live. Things they love and things they don’t. That’s why you should vote. Because voting changes things. It's your chance to choose who makes decisions in your community.
It's really easy. First you need to register. Your council can tell you how.
When an election is called, you’ll be sent a polling card. This will tell you where and when to vote. You can even make a postal vote instead of going to the polling station. And if you can’t get to the polling station, you can vote by proxy – get someone else to do it on your behalf.
To vote, you must be 18 or over, and a British or qualifying European or Commonwealth citizen. This entitles you to vote in elections: local, national and European, as well as referenda.
The council makes decisions about your community. So make your voice heard. For more information and to get your registration form contact your council or go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.
It's your voice. Use it.
Everyone has views about the community in which they live. Things they love and things they don’t. That’s why you should vote. Because voting changes things. It's your chance to choose who makes decisions in your community.
It's really easy. First you need to register. Your council can tell you how.
When an election is called, you’ll be sent a polling card. This will tell you where and when to vote. You can even make a postal vote instead of going to the polling station. And if you can’t get to the polling station, you can vote by proxy – get someone else to do it on your behalf.
To vote, you must be 18 or over, and a British or qualifying European or Commonwealth citizen. This entitles you to vote in elections: local, national and European, as well as referenda.
The council makes decisions about your community. So make your voice heard. For more information and to get your registration form contact your council or go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.
It's your voice. Use it.
Registering to vote
To vote, you must be registered on the Register of Electors for where you live. The Register of Electors - a list of those registered to vote - is produced and updated by the district councils.
If you've moved house or are not registered to vote then you need to apply to your district council to be included on the Register of Electors.
For more information about getting and using your vote, visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.
Voting
You can vote in three ways:
In person at the polling station
If you are registered to vote, a poll card will be sent to you stating where you should vote, and when the polling station will be open.
If you did not receive a polling card, don't worry - you can still vote. Contact your district council to find out which polling station you need to go to (contact details further down this page).
First time you are voting? See the about my vote website for an animated polling station walkthrough.
By post (postal voting)
Any voter can decide to vote by post instead of voting at the polling station. Visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for details on how to apply for a postal vote or contact your district council.
By proxy
Under certain circumstances you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf. You will normally need to provide evidence of your entitlement for a proxy vote. For further information contact your district council (see below).
Contact your district council
You need to contact your district council about registering to vote, postal and proxy voting. If you are not sure which district council area you live in, please call the county council on 01865 815279 or email democracy@oxfordshire.gov.uk.
Cherwell District Council
Bodicote House
White Post Road
Bodicote
Banbury
OX15 4AA
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