The Electoral Register
Elections in 2025
There will be a local government by-election in Wards 7 (Tain and Easter Ross) and 11 (Caol and Mallaig) on Thursday 25 September 2025. You must be 16 or over by 9 September 2025 and registered to vote, to be able to vote in this election. You can find further information on how to register […]
Right to vote
There are two distinct electoral franchises: parliamentary and local government.
How to vote
If you are on the electoral register you will be sent a poll card just before an election. You can vote:
•In person
•By post
•By proxy
Voter ID
Voter ID and Anonymous Elector Documents The Elections Act 2022 has introduced a new requirement for voters to show photo identification before voting in person in a polling station. Voters in Scotland will need to show photo ID in some elections, namely UK General elections, UK Parliamentary by-elections, and recall petitions. BSL Guide to which […]
Overseas Electors
Changes to voting in UK Parliament elections from overseas In 2022, the UK Parliament passed the Elections Act, which made several changes to the UK’s electoral system. These changes include the removal of the 15-year limit on the rights of eligible British citizens to vote in UK Parliament elections. Do you have friends or family […]
Electoral Register and Open Register
Electoral Registration Officers keep two registers using information received from the public:
•The Electoral Register
•The Open Register (previously known as the Edited Register)
