Elections

City Council Elections & General Election 2010

On Thursday 6 May 2010 we had City Council Elections in 12 of our 15 wards, in which 1 Councillor was up for election. The Wards not having an election at this time were Arboretum, St Clement and St Stephen. There was also a General Election held on Thursday 6 May 2010 , that fell on the same day as the Local Elections.

City Council & Parliamentary Election Results for 6 May 2010

City Council - Notice of Elections - Thursday 6th May 2010

Parliamentary - Notice of Election - Thursday 6th May 2010

Polling Station Locations

Don't Lose your Right to Vote!

Now is the time to get prepared and ensure you are on the Electoral Register.  Don't lose your right to Vote!

If you’re not on the Electoral Register, you cannot vote.  So if you have recently moved house, are about to become 18, or have never registered, you should complete a Registration form.  Further information about the Electoral Register along with Registration Forms you can download can be found on our Electoral Register page.

Check the Full Electoral Register Now!

The Full Version of the Register of Electors (Electoral Roll) on which this year’s City Council Elections will be held is available for people to inspect at the Guildhall, under supervision.

Look at the Register to make sure your name has been correctly included. If it hasn’t, get in touch with us now and we will be pleased to try and help you keep your right to vote.

Omission from the Register may also cause people to experience greater difficulty in obtaining credit or other financial services – a point well worth checking with their lenders.

Further details about the Register of Electors can be found on our Electoral Register page

What if I am unable to get to the Polling Station on Election Day?

If you are unable to go to your Polling Station on Election Day, you can apply to vote by post  or apply to vote by proxy  (a proxy is someone who votes on your behalf). 

What is a Postal vote ?

A postal vote means that you receive your ballot paper by post before the election and return it the same way.

You remain personally responsible for completion of the paper and its return. You do not have to provide a reason for wishing to vote by post, and may apply for one election, a number of elections between two dates, or for a permanent postal vote. Instructions on how to complete the postal vote will be included with the ballot paper.

If you have a postal vote you will not be allowed under any circumstances to vote in person at the polling station.

  1. Application Form to Vote by Post

What is a Proxy vote ?

A proxy vote allows you to appoint another person to vote on your behalf, either at a polling station or by post. To be eligible to appoint a proxy, you must give a reason for your inability to attend the polling station.

for example:

  • You have a physical disability
  • Your job takes you away from home on a permanemt or unpredictable basis, or on the day of the election
  • You will be on holiday when the election takes place

If you appoint a proxy and your circumstances change so that you are able to get to the polling station, you may vote yourself provided that the proxy has not already voted on your behalf.

There are two types of Proxy application forms.

  1. Application Form to Vote by Proxy for a Particular Election
  2. Application Form to Vote by Proxy for a definite or indefinite period

Please return completed Application Forms to:

Electoral Registration Officer
Worcester City Council
The Guildhall
High Street
Worcester
WR1 2EY

If in any doubt please contact the Electoral Registration Officer for further advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How and where do I vote?

At the time of an election, full details of the election timetable and voting arrangements will be publicised widely.  If you qualify to vote in an election, we will send you a poll card telling you the date and time of the election and the address of your polling station.

If you are on the Electoral Register, you will be sent a poll card just before an election.  It tells you where and when to vote.  Please note that you will be sent a poll card even if you vote by post.  The poll card is for information only; you do not actually need it to cast your vote.

What happens at the Polling Station?

  1. Tell the clerk your name and address as shown on the Polling Card you have had delivered. You will be given a ballot paper.
  2. Go to one of the compartments. Mark a cross (X) on the right hand side of the paper opposite the name of the candidate you are voting for. Do not put any other marks or comments on the paper or your vote may not be counted.
  3. Fold the ballot paper in two. Place the ballot paper in the ballot box. Do not let anyone see your vote - it is nobody's business but your own.

Do I need my Polling Card to vote?

No. Give your name and address to the staff in the Polling Station, who will confirm your eligibility to vote.

I have moved into Worcester from another Constituency. I Pay Council Tax at this address so the Council know where I am. Do I need to notify Electoral Services ?

Yes. Worcester City are working with the County Council and other District Councils to create a database that will enable residents to notify one change which will then be reflected in all Council systems. However, that is some considerable way in the future, and the two systems are totally separate at the moment. You will need to notify Electoral Services.

How can I check if I am on the register?

For further details on how how to get your name on the Register of Electors can be found on our Electoral Register page.

Polling Station Locations