General Information
If you are unable to vote in person at an election then you can apply to vote by post or proxy
Voting by Post
To vote by post means that your ballot papers would be sent to your home address or an address where you will be staying during an election. You must provide your signature and date of birth both on the application form and on the postal voting statement that is sent with your ballot papers. Postal Ballot papers are normally sent out between 10 and 3 working days prior to polling day.
Voting by Proxy
Proxy Voting: Is where you appoint someone you know and trust to vote on your behalf. There are several different applications for appointing a proxy if you are unsure which is suitable for your circumstances then please contact the Electoral Services Office on 0132 415036.
If you appoint a proxy to vote for you he/she must be willing to vote on your behalf and eligible themselves to vote. Your proxy will receive a proxy letter about a 3/4 days before election day, enabling him/her to vote at the designated polling station.
Your completed application form must be returned to Town Hall, Grove Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4UG by 5pm, eleven working days before election day.
You can download our Postal, Proxy and Emergency Proxy Vote Application Forms below.
