PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION
8 JUNE 2017
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
KEY DATES
Dates and Times
First wave of poll cards sent
out
First wave of postal votes sent
out
Deadline to register in order to
be able to vote on 8 June
Deadline for applying for,
amending or cancelling a
postal vote
Deadline for amending or
cancelling proxy vote
Second wave of poll cards sent
out
Second wave of postal votes
sent out
Deadline for applying for a
proxy vote
First date that a lost or not
received postal vote pack can
be replaced/reissued
Period to apply for an
‘emergency’ proxy (or those
who could not have applied
earlier because of unforeseen
health or work reasons)
Hours of poll
10 - 12 May
Overseas electors: 16 May
UK electors: 17 - 19 May
Midnight, Monday 22 May
5pm, Tuesday 23 May
5pm, Tuesday 23 May
Friday 26 May
Tuesday 30 and Wednesday 31 May
5pm, Wednesday 31 May
Friday 2 June
From 5pm, Wednesday 31 May - 5pm,
Thursday 8 June
7am - 10pm, Thursday 8 June
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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General Information
Standing for Election
- Nominations
Registering to Vote
Voting by Post
Voting by Proxy
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What elections are taking place on 8 June 2017?
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When will the results be announced?
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How can I contact Electoral Services?
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What is the role of Members of Parliament (MP)?
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Will I receive a poll card?
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How do I find out where my polling station is?
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What type of voting system will be used on 8 June 2017 elections?
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Who can stand for election?
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How do I stand for election?
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What is the deadline for being nominated as a candidate?
Why should I vote?
How do I register to vote?
When is the last date I can register to vote?
Do I need to reregister to be able to vote on 8 June 2017?
I do not wish to have my name and address on the electoral register. What can I
do?
I have forgotten to inform Electoral Services of my new change of address and the
deadline of 22 May 2017 has passed - can I still vote?
I have forgotten to inform Electoral Services of my change of name and the
deadline of 22 May 2017 has passed - can I still vote?
Who can vote at the Parliamentary Election on 8 June 2017?
What countries are in the Commonwealth
What countries are in the EU?
What is a postal vote?
How do I apply for a postal vote?
What is the last date I can apply for a postal vote?
When is the last date I can change or cancel my postal vote?
I am unable to sign in a consistent manner; can I apply for a waiver for my postal
vote?
When will my postal vote arrive?
When is the latest I can return my postal vote?
I have applied for a postal vote, can I still vote at the polling station?
How long does my postal vote application last?
How to complete your postal vote pack
What is the number for on the back of the ballot papers?
What to do if you mark the wrong place on your ballot paper
What to do if you have spoilt your postal vote pack
What to do if you have lost part of your postal vote pack
What to do if you have not received your postal vote pack
Can I collect a replacement postal vote pack on someone else’s behalf?
What Primary or Secondary proof of identity is required when requesting a
replacement postal vote pack?
What is a proxy vote?
Who can apply for a proxy vote?
How do I apply for a proxy vote?
What is the latest date I can apply for a proxy vote?
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Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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QUESTION
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Can I still vote in person if I have appointed a proxy?
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What is the latest date I can change or cancel my proxy vote?
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How long does my proxy vote application last?
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How does my proxy vote for me?
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Can I have more than one proxy at one time?
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What is a postal proxy?
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How do I apply for a postal proxy vote?
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When is the last date I can apply for a postal proxy vote?
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What is the latest date I can change or cancel my postal proxy vote?
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Can I still vote in person if my proxy has requested to vote by post on my behalf?
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Medical emergencies - a relative or a friend has been suddenly incapacitated or
taken ill. Can I vote on their behalf?
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Appendix 1
Parliamentary Constituency Map
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Appendix 2
Ward and Parish Boundary Map
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION 8 JUNE 2017 - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
The following elections take place on Thursday 8 June 2017 between the hours of
7.00am and 10.00pm
What elections are taking
place on 8 June 2017?
When will the results be
announced?
How can I contact
Electoral Services?
What is the role of
Members of Parliament
(MP)?
Parliamentary Elections (also known as a General Election)
Beverley and Holderness Constituency
East Yorkshire
Haltemprice and Howden
Brigg and Goole
Hull West and Hessle
Parish Election
Driffield Town Council - West Ward
See boundary maps Appendix A and B
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Parliamentary Elections & Parish Election
The results for Parliamentary Elections and Parish Election will be announced in
the early hours of the morning on Friday 9 June 2017. Results will be displayed
on www.eastriding.gov.uk/electionresults
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The office is open:
Monday - Thursday
9.00am - 5.00pm
Friday
9.00am - 4.30pm
Tel: 01482 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
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The role of a MP is to help their constituents by advising on problems (particularly
those that arise from the work of government departments), representing the
concerns of their constituents in Parliament (House of Commons) and acting as a
figurehead for the local area.
MPs' duties in Parliament include participating in debates and voting on legislation
and other matters. They may also be members of committees examining new laws
or the work of government departments. Some have a role as a minister in
government or a spokesperson in opposition.
MPs have responsibilities to three main groups: their constituents, Parliament and
their political party. One MP is elected to the House of Commons by each of the
UK’s 600+ constituencies.
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Yes - Poll cards are sent out in two waves:
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Will I receive a poll card?
Wave one - between 10 and 12 May
Wave two - 26 May
Each member of the household who is eligible to vote should receive a poll card
which informs them of the date of the elections, where their polling station is, the
hours of poll and whether they have requested a postal vote.
YOU DO NOT NEED TO TAKE YOUR POLL CARD OR ANY OTHER
TYPE OF IDENTIFICATION WITH YOU TO VOTE.*
*Anonymous voters must have their poll card with them in order to vote
More information on poll cards are available on www.eastriding.gov.uk/voterinfo
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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GENERAL INFORMATION
How do I find out where
my polling station is?
If voting in person you must vote at your specific polling station that you are
registered to vote at. Your polling station will be clearly stated on your poll card.
If your poll card does not arrive or you lose it, YOU CAN STILL VOTE.
If your poll card does not arrive and you need to check where your designated
polling station is, please contact electoral services.
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First past the post - The candidate with the most votes is elected.
What type of voting system
will be used at 8 June 2017
elections?
No candidate needs to get more than half of the votes cast. If there is a tie then a
candidate is selected by the drawing of lots (i.e. a method of selection by chance
such as tossing a coin or picking a name out of a hat).
The instructions at the top of your ballot paper will tell you how many candidates
you can vote for and will be elected.
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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STANDING FOR ELECTION - NOMINATIONS
Fully comprehensive information is available on the Electoral Commission website
at www.electoralcommission.org.uk.
Parliamentary elections
Candidates must satisfy the following criteria on the day they are nominated and on
polling day:
 be at least 18 years old
 either be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a qualifying
Commonwealth citizen
 not be a candidate at an election for any other constituency where the date
of poll is the same as for this election
There is no requirement to be a registered elector in the UK.
Who can stand for
election?
Disqualifications - Apart from meeting the qualifications for standing for election,
certain post-holders are disqualified from becoming a a MP if at the time of
nomination and on the day of the election:
 civil servants
 members of police forces
 members of the armed forces
 government-nominated directors of commercial companies
 judges
 members of the legislature of any country or territory outside the
Commonwealth
 peers who sit and can vote in the House of Lords
 bishops of the Church of England (known as the Lords Spiritual) who are
entitled to sit and vote in the House of Lords
 a Member of the European Parliament
 you are currently subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or debt relief
restrictions order made by a court in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, or
 your estate has been sequestrated by a court in Scotland and you have not
been discharged
Parish elections
To be able to stand as a candidate at a local parish election you must:
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be at least 18 years old on the day of your nomination
be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any
other member state of the European Union
meet at least one of the following four qualifications:
(i) You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government
elector for the town/parish area in which you wish to stand from the
day of your nomination onwards; or
(ii) You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the
town/parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of
your nomination and the day of election; or
(iii) Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day
of your nomination and the day of election has been in the town/parish
area; or
(iv) You have lived in the town/parish area during the whole of the 12
months before the day of your nomination and the day of election or
within 4.8 kilometres (3 miles) of it.
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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STANDING FOR ELECTION - NOMINATIONS
How do I stand for
election?
Disqualifications - Certain people are disqualified from standing as a councillor if, at
the time of nomination and on the day of the election:
1. You are employed by the parish/community council or hold a paid office
under the parish/community council (including joint boards or committees).
2. You are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order.
3. You have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or
more (including a suspended sentence), without the option of a fine, during
the five years before polling day.
4. You have been disqualified under the Representation of the People Act 1983
(which covers corrupt or illegal electoral practices and offences relating to
donations).
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To stand for election you must complete a nomination paper which can be
downloaded from Council’s website www.eastriding.gov.uk/candidates or obtained
from Electoral Services. Tel: 01482 393300
Fully comprehensive information on standing for election is available on the
Electoral Commission website at www.electoralcommission.org.uk.
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Parliamentary candidates - the Nomination Paper, along with a £500
deposit, must be delivered by hand by the Candidate, Agent, proposer or
seconder to the (Acting) Returning Officer between Monday, 8 May and
4pm on Thursday, 11 May 2017.
NB You must book in advance an appointment to deliver your nomination
paper. Please call 01482 393311 to book an appointment.
What is the deadline for
being nominated as a
candidate?
Parish candidates - the Nomination Paper must be delivered by hand
(anyone can deliver the nomination paper on behalf of the candidate) to the
Returning Officer between Monday, 8 May and 4pm on Thursday, 11
May 2017.
NB You must book in advance an appointment to deliver your nomination
paper. Please call 01482 393311 to book an appointment.
Opening hours are between 9am and 5pm Monday to Thursday, and between 9am
until 4pm on Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays).
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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REGISTERING TO VOTE
You must be registered in order to vote. If you don’t register, you can’t vote - it’s as
simple as that.
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Being able to vote gives you a say on who represents you in your local council
and in the UK Parliament.
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At any election in your area, one of the candidates will be selected to represent
you whether you vote or not. If you vote you get to have your say on who
represents.
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Some people are quick to say when they disagree with politicians, but if you
don’t vote, you won’t be able to have your say.
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Across the world people have died fighting for the right to vote and be part of a
democracy.
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It gives you a say on important issues that affect you. Everything from roads and
recycling in your area, to education and climate change – you may think you
don’t want to vote now, but if an issue comes up that you want to have your say
on you’ll have the chance to vote on it.
Why should I vote?
To find out more visit the About My Vote website:
http://www.aboutmyvote.co.uk
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You can register online at the GOV.UK website: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Or for more information visit www.eastriding.gov.uk/vote
Alternatively you can contact Electoral Services:
How do I register to vote?
Telephone: (01482) 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
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In order to be eligible to vote on 8 June you must have registered to vote by
midnight on Monday, 22 May 2017.
To register to vote visit the GOV.UK website:
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
When is the last date I
can register to vote?
You'll need to provide your name, address, date of birth and your national insurance
number, which can be found on your national insurance card, or in official
paperwork such as payslips, or letters about benefits or tax credits.
Alternatively you can contact Electoral Services:
Telephone: (01482) 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley, HU17 9BA
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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REGISTERING TO VOTE
Do I need to re-register to
be able to vote on 8 June
2017?
You do not need to re-register to vote in this election if you have already
completed your annual canvass form sent to you in August 2016. If you have moved
home since then and not notified Electoral Services then you will need to re-register
at this new property.
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I do not wish to have my
name and address on the
electoral register. What
can I do?
The Electoral Administration Act 2006 introduced the ability to register
anonymously. Anyone who does not wish their name to appear on the register can
apply to their Electoral Registration Officer to be registered anonymously.
Applicants need documentary evidence of a Court Order or attestation from certain
qualified persons to support their application.
If you are registered anonymously, instead of your name and address appearing on
the electoral register a code will be added to the end of the section of the register for
your polling district. You should receive polling cards as usual.
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I have forgotten to inform
Electoral Services of my
new change of address
and the deadline of 22
May has passed - can I
still vote?
If this occurs, you will have to vote at the polling station linked to your old address
registered with Electoral Services.
Likewise if you have requested a postal vote this will be sent to your old address.
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I have forgotten to inform
Electoral Services of my
change of name and the
deadline of 22 May has
passed - can I still vote?
If this occurs, you will have to vote at the polling station in your previous name
registered with Electoral Services.
Likewise if you have requested a postal vote this will be addressed to you in your
previous name registered with Electoral Services and you will need to sign your
postal voting statement in your previous name.
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Parliamentary Elections - To vote at the Parliamentary election on
8 June 2017 you must:
 be 18 years or over on polling day and registered to vote, and
 be a British citizen, Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of the Irish Republic
You cannot vote in a parliamentary election if you are:
- under 18
- a member of the House of Lords
- a European Union citizen (and not also a British, Irish or Commonwealth
citizen)
- in prison (apart from remand prisoners)
Who can vote at the
Parliamentary Election on
8 June 2017?
To qualify, Commonwealth citizens must be resident in the UK and either have leave
to enter or remain in the UK or not require such leave. The definition of a
'Commonwealth citizen' includes citizens of British Crown Dependencies and British
Overseas Territories. See list of Commonwealth and EU countries below.
Parish Election - To vote at the local election on 8 June 2017 you must:
 be 18 years or over on polling day and registered to vote, and
 be British, Irish or a Commonwealth or European Union citizen living in the
UK
You cannot vote in a local ward or parish elections if you are:
- under 18
- not a British, Irish or a Commonwealth or European Union citizen living in
the UK
- in prison (apart from remand prisoners)
- an overseas elector (a British citizen living abroad)
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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REGISTERING TO VOTE
The definition of a 'Commonwealth citizen' includes citizens of British Crown
Dependencies and British Overseas Territories.
Commonwealth countries
Antigua and Barbuda
The Bahamas
Barbados
Botswana
Cameroon
Cyprus*
Fiji Islands**
Ghana
Guyana
Jamaica
Kiribati
Malawi
What countries are in the
Commonwealth?
Mauritius
Namibia
New Zealand
Pakistan
Rwanda
St Lucia
Samoa
Sierra Leone
Solomon Islands
Sri Lanka
Tonga
Tuvalu
United Kingdom
Vanuatu
Zimbabwe**
Australia
Bangladesh
Belize
Brunei Darussalam
Canada
Dominica
The Gambia
Grenada
India
Kenya
Lesotho
Malaysia
Malta*
Mozambique
Nauru
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
St Kitts & Nevis
St Vincent & The Grenadines
Seychelles
Singapore
South Africa
Swaziland
Trinidad & Tobago
Uganda
United Republic of Tanzania
Zambia
* Although also EU member states, citizens of Cyprus and Malta are eligible to be
registered to vote in respect of all elections held in the UK.
** Citizens of Fiji and Zimbabwe retain their voting rights despite the countries
having been suspended from the Commonwealth.
British Overseas Territories
Anguilla
Bermuda
British Antarctic Territory
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Cayman Islands
Falkland Islands
Gibraltar Montserrat
Pitcairn Island
St Helena and dependencies (Ascension Island and Tristan da Cunha)
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Sovereign base areas on Cyprus
Turks and Caicos Islands
British Crown Dependencies
Isle of Man,
The Channel Islands (including Jersey, Guernsey, Sark, Alderney, Herm and the
other inhabited Channel Islands).
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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REGISTERING TO VOTE
Austria
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Denmark
Finland
Germany
What countries are in the Hungary
EU?
Italy
Lithuania
Malta
Poland
Romania
Slovenia
Sweden
Belgium
Croatia
Czech Republic
Estonia
France
Greece
Ireland
Latvia
Luxemburg
Netherlands
Portugal
Slovakia
Spain
United Kingdom
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
A postal vote allows you to vote without going into a polling station.
If you live in the UK or abroad and apply in time, you can vote by post. Anyone can
apply for a postal vote - you don't need to give a reason.
What is a postal vote?
A postal vote can be sent to your home address or to any other address that you
choose. You can apply to vote by post for just one election, for a specific period, or
permanently.
You'll need to give your date of birth and signature when you apply and again
whenever you vote by post, in order to prove your identity.
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To vote by post, you need to be on the electoral register. Then you need to fill in a
postal vote application form.
You can download a postal vote application form from the Council’s website:
www.eastriding.gov.uk/vote
Alternatively you can request a form from Electoral Services:
Tel:
01482 393300
Email: [email protected]
How do I apply for a
postal vote?
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
Please note that Electoral Services must have received your signed and fully
completed postal vote application form by 5pm Tuesday, 23 May 2017.
What is the last date I can
apply for a postal vote?
When is the last date I
can change or cancel my
postal vote?
I am unable to sign in a
consistent manner; can I
apply for a waiver for my
postal vote?
You need to sign your application form personally because the electoral registration
office needs a copy of your signature and date of birth for voting security reasons.
We know it is slightly less convenient than submitting it online, but this is a legal
requirement as it helps to ensure the security of your vote and is used to tackle
electoral fraud.
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You can apply for a postal vote up until 5pm, Tuesday, 23 May 2017, however,
your signed and fully completed postal vote application must be received by
Electoral Services by that time.
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If you want to change the address your postal vote is sent to or cancel your postal
vote you must inform Electoral Services by until 5pm, Tuesday, 23 May 2017.
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If you have a postal vote and have a disability that prevents you from signing, or
from signing in a consistent manner, or are unable to read or write you can apply for
a waiver. This means that you will not need to sign your postal vote.
You can download a waiver application form from the Council’s website:
www.eastriding.gov.uk/vote
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
Postal vote packs are sent out in two waves:
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When will my postal vote
arrive?
Wave 1: Between 17 and 19 May 2017
Wave 2: Between 30 and 31 May 2017
Upon receiving your postal vote pack you need to complete this and send it back as
soon as possible.
If you have not received your postal vote by Friday 2 June contact Electoral Services
on 01482 393300 who will be able to sort out a replacement.
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You should try to return your postal vote as soon as possible.
When is the latest I can
return my postal vote?
In all events, your postal vote pack must reach us by 10.00pm on
8 June 2017. If you leave it too late to post, you can hand it in at a polling station in
your voting area on election day or at County Hall, Beverley.
Postal votes arriving after the close of poll (after 10pm on Thursday, 8 June 2017)
are not valid and will not be counted.
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I have applied for a postal
vote, can I still vote at the
polling station?
How long does my postal
vote application last?
If you have applied to vote by post, you cannot vote in person at the polling station.
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You can apply to keep your postal vote for all future elections until you tell us to
cancel it.
You can ask for a postal vote for one particular election only (for example, if you
would normally prefer to go to the polling station but you will be away on that day).
You can ask for a postal vote for a particular period (for example, if you are going to
be away from home for several months and want to vote in any elections that take
place in that time.)
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Instructions on how to complete your postal vote pack are detailed on the back of
the postal voting statement.
How to complete your
postal vote pack
For more information on how to complete your postal vote pack visit
www.eastriding.gov.uk/postalvotes
Alternatively Electoral Services can offer assistance on how to complete your postal
vote pack:
Tel:
01482 393300
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What is the number for on
the back of the ballot
papers?
All ballot papers are numbered as a measure to prevent and detect fraud. All the
ballot papers and number lists are sealed up after the count and cannot be opened
without a court order in order to retain the secrecy of the ballot.
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What to do if you mark
the wrong place on your
ballot paper
Block out the incorrect marking and place a ‘X’ in the correct place.
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
All areas of the East Riding (excluding Hessle and Goole
area)
You can apply for a replacement postal vote pack if you have spoilt either your ballot
paper and/or postal voting statement. To do so you must:
1. Place the spoilt ballot paper(s) and/or postal voting statement(s), along with the
full contents of the postal voting pack (all ballot papers, postal voting
statement(s), Envelope ‘A’ and Envelope ‘B’ - regardless of whether or not any
of these have been spoilt) in a plain envelope. (NB you must not return the
spoilt pack in Envelope ‘B’)
2. Enclose a note with the plain envelope stating what has been spoilt and return
immediately to:
What to do if you
have spoilt your
postal vote pack
Gareth Naidoo - Postal Vote Team
Democratic Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall, Beverley
HU17 9BA
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A replacement postal voting pack cannot be re-issued until the spoilt ballot
paper and entire contents of the postal voting pack are returned to the
Council.
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Once received, a replacement postal voting pack will be issued by post (or
by hand if you would like to pick it up from County Hall, Beverley).
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If the request for a replacement postal voting pack is made between
5.00pm, Wednesday, 7 June and 5.00pm Thursday, 8 June (polling day),
the spoilt documents must be returned by hand to County Hall, Beverley.
In such cases, the replacement pack can only be issued by hand.
The deadline for a replacement postal voting packs is 5.00pm on polling day
(Thursday, 8 June).
For Hessle and Goole areas - see below for more information
For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
Hessle postal voters
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by Hull City Council. To request a
replacement pack you need to contact Hull City Council:
Visit: www.hullcc.gov.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01482 613386
Goole area postal voters
[Adlingfleet, Airmyn Goole, East Cowick, Goole Fields, Gowdall, Hook, Ousefleet,
Pollington, Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Bridge, Reedness, Snaith, Swinefleet, West Cowick,
Whitgift]
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by North Lincolnshire Council. To
request a replacement pack you need to contact North Lincolnshire Council:
Visit: www.northlincs.gov.uk/elections
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01724 296245
More information is available on www.eastriding.gov.uk/postalvotes
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Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
All areas of the East Riding (excluding Hessle and Goole
area)
OPTION 1
If you have received your pack but lost one or all of the following then we can
resend a replacement:
 Envelope A
 Envelope B
 Postal Voting Statement
Please
email
[email protected]
and
[email protected] stating which envelopes/postal voting
statement have been lost and require replacing, together with the name of the
elector, address and elector number (if known) and contact details.
No proof of ID is required for OPTION 1
OPTION 2
If you have received your pack but lost your ballot paper you should either:
(a) Visit your nearest Customer Service Centre with one primary proof of identity or
two secondary proofs of identity, as detailed below and all remaining parts of the
postal voting pack that has not been lost.
What to do if you
have lost part of
your postal vote
pack
(b) Place the remaining parts of the postal voting pack in a plain envelope and
enclose a note stating that your ballot paper has been lost and return
immediately to:
Gareth Naidoo - Postal Vote Team
Democratic Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall, Beverley
HU17 9BA
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Upon receipt of this information the postal vote team will issue a
replacement pack by post direct to the voter.
Or
(c) Arrange a time to come to County Hall with one primary proof of identity or two
secondary proofs of identity (see details further below). Please make an
appointment by telephoning Electoral Services on 01482 393300. Back
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Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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By law the Acting Returning Officer must be satisfied as to the identity of the person
making the request which is why you have to provide proof of identity.
More information is available on www.eastriding.gov.uk/postalvotes
Hessle postal voters
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by Hull City Council. To request a
replacement pack you need to contact Hull City Council:
Visit: www.hullcc.gov.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01482 613386
Goole area postal voters
[Adlingfleet, Airmyn Goole, East Cowick, Goole Fields, Gowdall, Hook, Ousefleet,
Pollington, Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Bridge, Reedness, Snaith, Swinefleet, West Cowick,
Whitgift]
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by North Lincolnshire Council. To
request a replacement pack you need to contact North Lincolnshire Council:
Visit: www.northlincs.gov.uk/elections
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01724 296245
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
All areas of the East Riding (excluding Hessle and Goole
area)
If by Friday, 2 June you has not received your postal vote pack(s) you should either:
(a) Visit your nearest Customer Service Centre with one primary proof of identity or
two secondary proofs of identity, as detailed below.

Upon receipt of this information the postal vote team will issue a
replacement pack by post direct to the voter.
Or
(b) Arrange a time to come to County Hall with one primary proof of identity or two
secondary proofs of identity (see details further below). Please make an
appointment by telephoning Electoral Services on 01482 393300.
By the law the Acting Returning Officer must be satisfied as to the identity of the person making the
What to do if you request which is why the elector must provide proof of identity.
have not received More information is available on www.eastriding.gov.uk/postalvotes
your postal vote
Hessle postal voters
pack
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by Hull City Council. To request a
replacement pack you need to contact Hull City Council:
Visit: www.hullcc.gov.uk
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01482 613386
Goole area postal voters
[Adlingfleet, Airmyn Goole, East Cowick, Goole Fields, Gowdall, Hook, Ousefleet,
Pollington, Rawcliffe, Rawcliffe Bridge, Reedness, Snaith, Swinefleet, West Cowick,
Whitgift]
Parliamentary postal vote packs are issued by North Lincolnshire Council. To
request a replacement pack you need to contact North Lincolnshire Council:
Visit: www.northlincs.gov.uk/elections
Email: [email protected]
Tel:
01724 296245
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Can I collect a
replacement postal vote
pack on someone else’s
behalf?
In order to prevent fraud the law requires the voter to collect any replacement postal
vote packs in person from the County Hall, Beverley. If you are unable to get to
County Hall but can arrange for someone else to collect the pack on your behalf,
they will need to bring proof of your identity with them (see details further below).
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY POST
Primary Proof of Identity
One primary proof of identity must be an official document that includes a
photograph of the voter (a sealed photograph), together with the voter’s name.
The most secure examples are:
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passport
photocard driving licence
local bus pass
student card issued by a recognised further or higher education body
identity card issued by a recognised employer
OR
Secondary Proof of Identity
Two secondary proofs of identity, examples of which are:
What Primary or
Secondary proof of
identity is required when
requesting a replacement
postal vote pack?
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Full paper driving licence
Council tax payment book or recent council tax bill
Council or social landlord rent book
Recent rent receipts or tenancy agreement
Allowance, benefits or pension book issued by DWP
Cheque book, cheque card or National Savings book
Recent bank or building society statement (not a store card statement) issued within last 3 months
Recent utility bill (two different ones preferred - not mobile phone bill) issued within last 3 months
P45
Correspondence from a government department
Identity card issued by a member state of the European Union/European
Economic Area, travel document issued by the Home Office, or certificate
of naturalisation or registration
Letter (attested statement) from a responsible person, such as a solicitor,
doctor, minister of religion, magistrate, teacher, hostel manager, social
worker, district nurse, midwife or other responsible person, which says that
they know the elector and can confirm their name and address. This may
include the elector’s landlord or tenant in this category, and possibly
stipulate that they are on the electoral register
National Health Service medical card or National Insurance card
Birth, adoption, marriage, civil partnership, divorce or statutory declaration
certificates (these should preferably have been issued within six months of
the event to which they refer and not be replacements)
More information is available on www.eastriding.gov.uk/postalvotes
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY PROXY
What is a proxy vote?
A proxy vote allows you to nominate someone else to vote on your behalf at the
polling station (for example due to disability or if you are away on holiday).
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Under certain circumstances you can apply for a proxy vote, which allows you to
nominate someone else to attend the polling station and cast your vote.
You can apply for a proxy vote if you meet one of the following criteria:
Who can apply for a proxy
vote?

you are registered blind;

you receive the higher rate mobility component of the Disability Living
Allowance;
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you have a physical incapacity; or
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your employment is such that you could not attend the polling station.
You can also apply for a proxy vote for one election if you will be away on holiday
or away from home at the time of the election.
If you apply for a proxy vote because you have a physical incapacity or due to the
nature of your employment your application must be supported by a doctor or your
employer.
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To vote by proxy, you need to be on the electoral register. Then you need to fill in a
proxy vote application form.
You can download a postal vote application form from the Council’s website:
www.eastriding.gov.uk/vote
Alternatively you can request a form from Electoral Services:
How do I apply for a
proxy vote?
What is the latest date I
can apply for a proxy
vote?
Tel:
01482 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
The person you appoint must be over 18 years of age and be prepared to vote for
you. You must include their details on your application form which must be
received by Electoral Services by 5pm, Wednesday 31 May 2017. They must
sign your application form to confirm they are prepared to vote on your behalf.
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You can apply for a proxy vote until 5pm, Wednesday 31 May 2017, however,
Electoral Services must have receive all the signed and fully completed proxy vote
application forms by that time.
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Can I still vote in person
if I have appointed a
proxy?
Yes, so long as you get to the polling station before your proxy has used your vote.
You cannot vote yourself if your proxy has already voted for you.
If you go to the polling station yourself, tell the presiding officer that you have a
proxy vote but you have come to vote in person.
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What is the latest date I
can change or cancel my
proxy vote?
You can change or cancel your proxy vote up until 5.00pm on Tuesday 23 May
2017 by contacting Electoral Services on 01482 393300. If you don’t inform
Electoral Services of any changes your proxy will still get a proxy appointment and
will be able to use your vote.
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY PROXY
How long does my proxy
vote application last?
How does my proxy vote
for me?
You have three choices:
1. You can apply to keep your proxy vote for all future elections until you tell us to
cancel it (but only if you are applying on the grounds of disability or blindness, or
your long-term employment prevents you getting to a polling station, or you are
living abroad)
2. You can ask for a proxy vote for one particular election only (for example, if you
would normally prefer to go to the polling station but you will be away on holiday
that day)
3. You can ask for a proxy vote for a particular period (for example, if your work is
taking you away from home for several months and you want to vote in any elections
that take place in that time).
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If you qualify, we record on the electoral register that you want to vote by proxy.
Shortly before an election, we send your proxy a Proxy Appointment Card giving
them your registration details and authority to vote on your behalf.
Your proxy can go to the polling station on election day with the proxy appointment
card and ask for a ballot paper to vote on your behalf. The presiding officer will
know that you have appointed a proxy because the register will be marked to show
this. Your proxy will be given your ballot paper and can cast your vote. It is up to
you to tell your proxy who to vote for. You must be able to trust that they will
follow your instructions.
You must vote for your proxy at the polling station connected to your proxy’s name.
Eg - if your own polling station is in Hornsea and you are a proxy for someone in
Pocklington, you must go to Hornsea to vote for yourself and to Pocklington to vote
as a proxy
Your proxy can also apply to vote by post instead of going to the polling station.
There is a box on the proxy application form that you must tick if your proxy wants
to vote by post.
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Can I have more than one
proxy at one time?
No.
What is a postal proxy?
If you have been assigned as someone’s proxy you can also apply to vote by post on
their behalf instead of going to the polling station.
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To apply for a postal proxy vote the proxy needs to fill in a proxy vote application
form.
You can download a postal proxy vote application form from the Council’s website:
hwww.eastriding.gov.uk/vote
Alternatively you can request a form from Electoral Services:
How do I apply for a
postal proxy vote?
Tel:
01482 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
Please note that Electoral Services must have received your postal proxy
application form by 5pm, Tuesday 23 May.
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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VOTING BY PROXY
When is the last date I
can apply for a postal
proxy vote?
You can apply for a postal vote up until 5pm, Tuesday 23 May, however, your
signed and fully completed postal proxy vote application must be received by
Electoral Services by that time.
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What is the latest date I
can change or cancel my
postal proxy vote?
You have until 5pm, Tuesday 23 May to change the address your postal proxy vote
goes to or to cancel your postal proxy. Please inform Electoral Services by that time:
Tel: 01482 393300
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Can I still vote in person
if my proxy has requested
to vote by post on my
behalf?
No. If you proxy has applied for a postal proxy you cannot vote in person at a
polling station. Your name will be marked with an ‘A’ (absent voter) on the electoral
register and therefore the presiding officer will not be able to give you a ballot paper.
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An ‘emergency’ proxy vote can be applied for after 5pm on Wednesday 31 May until
5pm on polling day (Thursday, 8 June) for those who could not have applied earlier
because of unforeseen health reasons. Please note that this does not include preplanned hospital admissions or being called away for work at late notice.
An emergency proxy vote must be attested by a qualified person either a Doctor or
Registered Nurse. If you live in a residential care home or sheltered accommodation
the warden or head of home can support the application.
Medical emergencies - a
relative or a friend has
been suddenly
incapacitated or taken ill.
Can I vote on their
behalf?
Emergency Proxy Application Forms will be made available for downloading on the
Council’s website after 5pm on Wednesday 31 May:
www.eastriding.gov.uk/voterinfo
Alternatively you can request a form from Electoral Services:
Tel:
01482 393300
Email: [email protected]
Electoral Services
East Riding of Yorkshire Council
County Hall
Beverley
HU17 9BA
Please note that Electoral Services must have received your emergency proxy
application form by 5pm on polling day (Thursday, 8 June).
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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For more information contact Electoral Services:
Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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Tel. 01482 393300 Email: [email protected]
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APPENDIX B