Voting by post and proxy
Voting by post means we will send you a posting voting pack so you can complete your ballot paper at home and return it in the post when elections take place.
Voting by proxy means someone you trust voting on your behalf.
The deadline to apply to vote by post at this election was 5pm on Wednesday 19 June 2024
The deadline to apply to vote by proxy at this election was 5pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024.
Apply to vote by post or proxy
Emergency proxy voting
The standard proxy voting deadline has now passed, but you may be able to vote by emergency proxy.
In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy on the following grounds:
- Medical grounds
- Employment grounds
- Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed
- You have nominated a proxy to vote on your behalf, and their photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed
To qualify, the emergency must be something that you weren’t aware of before the normal proxy deadline, which was 5pm on Wednesday 26 June.
If you think you qualify for an emergency proxy vote or require more information, you can:
- contact the Voting and Elections Team via our contact us form
- complete an application form via the Electoral Commission website
Postal vote mailing dates
| Postal vote mailings | Dispatch dates |
First mailing of postal votes For existing postal voters or those whose application for a postal vote we receive by Friday 7 June. | Friday 21 June |
Second and final mailing of postal votes For postal vote applications we receive between Monday 10 June and 5pm on Wednesday 19 June (the postal vote application deadline for these elections). | Tuesday 25 June |
Returning your postal ballot
Your postal ballot needs to be received by 10pm on polling day, Thursday 4 July 2024 to be included in the count. Postal ballots received after this deadline will not be included.
You can return your completed postal ballot pack in one of the following ways:
- Post it in the pre-paid envelope.
- Deliver it to Lambeth Town Hall
- Take it to a polling station on polling day (Thursday 4 July 2024)
If you are returning postal packs other than your own, there is a limit to how many packs you can hand in. You can hand in a maximum of 5 postal packs in addition to your own.
If you deliver a postal vote pack to a polling station or the Town Hall, you will need to complete a declaration.
Returning your postal ballot
If you’re registered to vote by post, but have lost, spoilt, or not received your postal vote we sent to you, you can apply for a replacement.
Replacements for lost or spoilt ballots can be issued in person at Lambeth Town Hall between 9am and 5pm on weekdays, from Friday 28 June 2024.
To get your replacement postal ballot, you must bring photo ID and proof of address with you.
If you cannot collect your replacement postal vote in person, or if you have any other questions, please contact us for more information.