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. The deadline to apply to vote by post at this referendum is 5pm on Wednesday 26 November 2025.
Voting by proxy means someone you trust voting on your behalf. The deadline to apply to vote by proxy at this referendum is 5pm on Wednesday 3 December 2025.
Apply to vote by post or proxy
Returning your postal ballot
Your postal ballot needs to be received by 10pm on Thursday 11 December 2025 (polling day) 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
- Deliver it to Lambeth Town Hall
- Take it to a polling station on Thursday 11 December 2025 (polling day)
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 a postal vote pack to a polling station or the Town Hall, you will need to complete a declaration.
Replacements for lost or spoilt postal ballots
If you’re registered to vote by post, but have lost, spoilt, or not received your postal vote we sent to you, you can apply for a replacement.
Replacements for lost or spoilt ballots can be issued in person at Lambeth Town Hall between 9am to 5pm on weekdays, from Friday 5 December 2025. Replacements are issued from 7am to 5pm on Thursday 11 December (polling day). Replacements cannot be issued after this time.
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 the voting and elections team.