Proxy voting

You can get someone else to vote on your behalf (a proxy) if you cannot go to the polling station in person.

To vote by proxy, you need to be on the electoral register and complete a proxy vote application. To make an application you will need to provide your National Insurance Number, your date of birth, and a handwritten signature. This information will be used to verify your identity. If we are unable to verify your identity, we will need to request further documentation.

If you are already registered to vote and you would like to apply for a proxy vote please select one of the following:

• Apply online
• Download proxy vote application form to print

Please return your completed application form to: Electoral Services, Hastings Borough Council, Muriel Matters House, Breeds Place, Hastings, TN34 3UY.

If you are able to scan your document as a PDF file, you can either upload this to your My Hastings account at: www.my.hastings.gov.uk or email it to electoralservices@hastings.gov.uk. Unfortunately, photographs will not be accepted.

If you have a proxy vote you wish to cancel, please email your request to electoralservices@hastings.gov.uk.

Visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections for further information.

Who can apply for a proxy vote?

When you apply for a proxy vote you have to provide a reason. You can apply for a proxy vote if:

• You are unable to go to the polling station for one particular election, for example, if you are away on holiday
• You have a physical condition that means you cannot go to the polling station on polling day
• You are a British citizen living overseas
• You are a crown servant or a member of the Armed Forces.

When can I apply to vote by proxy?

The deadline for applying for a new proxy vote for the 4 July general election is Wednesday 26 June. The deadline to make changes to a current proxy vote is Wednesday 19 June.

Who can vote on my behalf?

You can nominate anyone to be your proxy as long as they are eligible to vote in that type of election and they are willing to vote on your behalf.

Please note, a person cannot be a proxy for more than four people at any one election, only two of which can be domestic electors.

If would like further information on voting by proxy, please contact us. 

Visit https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections for further information.