Residents in Wealden are being reminded to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of the East Sussex County Council elections taking place on 7 May 2026.
The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. Applications can be made online at Register to vote – GOV.UK and take just five minutes to complete.
Voters have several options for casting their vote:
- Postal vote – applications must be received by 5pm on 21 April 2026. Please note that electors with a postal vote cannot vote in person at a polling station.
- Proxy vote – applications must be received by 5pm on 28 April 2026.
- In person at a polling station – voters must bring an accepted form of photo ID.
Those without an accepted form of photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate by 5pm on 28 April 2026, or contact Wealden District Council for further assistance on 01323 44 33 22
Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission
Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) – GOV.UK
Residents are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure they can take part in the election.
For more information, please email PR@wealden.gov.uk