Voting by post and proxy
Voting by post means we will send you a posting voting pack so you can complete your ballot paper at home and return it in the post when elections take place.
Voting by proxy means someone you trust voting on your behalf.
When postal ballot packs are sent out
| If you’re an existing postal voter or we receive your postal vote application by Monday 1 April | We aim to send a postal ballot pack to you around Friday 12 April |
| If we receive your valid postal voting application by Monday 8 April | We aim to send a postal ballot pack to you around Wednesday 17 April |
| If we receive your valid postal voting application between Thursday 9 April and 5pm on Wednesday 17 April (the postal vote application deadline for these elections) | We aim to send a postal ballot pack to you around Wednesday 24 April |
Returning your postal ballot
Your postal ballot needs to be received by 10pm on polling day, Thursday 2 May, to be included in the count. Postal ballots received after this deadline will not be included.
You can return your completed postal ballot pack in one of the following ways:
- Post it in the pre-paid envelope provided
- Deliver it to Lambeth Town Hall
- Take it to a Lambeth polling station on polling day (Thursday 2 May) between 7am and 10pm
If you are returning postal packs other than your own, there is a limit to how many packs you can hand in. You can hand in a maximum of 5 postal packs in addition to your own.
If you deliver your postal vote to a polling station or the Town Hall, you will need to complete a declaration.
Replacements for lost or spoilt postal ballots
Your postal vote pack will be delivered to the address specified on your application. If you have lost, spoilt, or not received your postal vote, you can apply for a replacement.
Replacements for lost or spoilt postal ballots can be issued in person at Lambeth Town Hall between 9am-5pm on weekdays, from Friday 26 April, until 5pm on polling day, Thursday 2 May.
To request a replacement postal vote please contact the Electoral Services helpline on 020 7926 2254.
To get your replacement postal ballot, you must bring photo ID and proof of address with you.
If you cannot collect your replacement postal vote in person, or if you have any other questions, please contact us for more information.
Emergency proxy voting
The standard proxy voting deadline has now passed, but you may be able to vote by emergency proxy on medical or employment grounds.
In certain circumstances, where you have an emergency that means you can't vote in person, you can apply for an emergency proxy on the following grounds:
- Medical grounds
- Employment grounds
- Your photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed
- You have nominated a proxy to vote on your behalf, and their photo ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate has passed
To qualify, the emergency must be something that you weren’t aware of before the normal proxy deadline which was 5pm on Wednesday 24 April.
If you think you qualify for an emergency proxy vote, or you want to find out if you qualify, you can:
- Use our contact us form
- Phone us on 020 7926 2254
Application forms can be obtained from https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/ways-vote/emergency-proxy-vote