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Elections and voting

The Electoral Services office oversees the running of Elections for the City and County of Swansea. They are also responsible for managing the Electoral Register.

Please note that our freepost envelopes are addressed to Swansea Elections, Po Box 9463, Poole, BH12 9LT.

 

Changes to Postal and Proxy Voting - Please be Aware.

The changes detailed below are applicable for those electors who are considering applying to vote by post or considering appointing someone to vote on their behalf known as a proxy.

Voter ID - Application for a Voter Authority Certificate

From 4 May 2023, voters in Wales will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.

The electoral register

The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections.

Student Electoral Registration

As a student, you can register at both your term time address and at the address you live at outside of term time.

Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places/Stations 2023

View information on the current polling district review.

Swansea Community Review 2023

The Commission is undertaking a Community Review of the Swansea Principal Council area.

2023 Parliamentary Review - Revised Proposals

The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies is conducted in accordance with the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended).

Publication of Revised Register of Electors

The revised register will incorporate changes to ward boundaries and polling districts implemented in accordance with The City and County of Swansea (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021.

Election results

The results for various types of elections.

How do I vote?

In the UK, there are three different ways you can vote.

Review of electoral arrangements for Swansea - final recommendations

A process has been underway in Wales, over the last four years, to look at the electoral arrangements for the 22 principal local authorities.

Be a Councillor

Councillors are elected by the community they represent to decide how the council should carry out its various activities.

Where is my polling station?

Your allocated polling station will be shown on your poll card or alternatively you can use our postcode search.

How we handle your personal data

How we handle your information in Electoral Services.

Electoral Register purchases

Electors can purchase the open register.

Ward map

Find your local ward.
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