Elections and voting

Are you registered to vote?

If you are not able to vote at your polling station at the time of an election or referendum, you can choose to vote by post or proxy. You must already be registered to vote to apply for a postal or proxy vote.

All voters are now required to take photo ID to vote at a polling station at elections.

An election has been called to fill a vacancy on Grantham Town Council following the resignation of a councillor from the Springfield Ward.

An election was called to fill a vacancy on Corby Glen Parish Council.

Household Canvass 2024 - Make sure your correct details are on the electoral register. We will be contacting all households during August and September

EU citizens are no longer automatically entitled to register to vote and stand for election.

Dates of upcoming elections and referendums.

The Parliamentary General election will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024

A community governance review can consider the creation of new parishes or abolishing, altering or grouping of parishes under a common parish council. A review can also consider the electoral arrangements of parishes such as the number of members elected; the need for parish or town wards; the names of wards; the number of members per ward and the naming of the parish.

Results of district, parish, parliamentary and European elections including by-elections.

Have you ever thought of getting involved at election time by either working at a polling station or at the count? Each year we employ hundreds of staff to ensure elections run smoothly. We are always looking to recruit enthusiastic and reliable staff to help us fill our vacancies. If you are interested in becoming involved we would love to hear from you.

Information about the different types of referendums that can take place.