Police and Crime Commissioner Election, Thursday 2 May 2024.
An election is being held for a Police and Crime Commissioner for the Gloucestershire Police area. Cotswold District Council’s website includes a link to Gloucester City Council’s website where the notices, information for prospective candidates, lists of candidates and other key information will be held.
Notice and Statement of Persons Nominated
Polling Stations - Cotswolds
Poll cards
Poll cards will be posted to all registered electors on 25 March. If anyone does not receive their poll card or has changed their address, name etc they should re-register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote . The same link can be used for residents who are not yet registered to vote. The deadline to register to vote at this election is Tuesday 16 April.
Postal and proxy voting
Anyone wishing to vote by post can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote . The deadline for making an application is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April. Anyone wishing to appoint a proxy to vote on their behalf can apply online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote . The deadline for making an application is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April. Paper forms are available by contacting Cotswold District Council.
Voter ID required
Anyone voting in person at a polling station will be required to provide an acceptable form of photo ID before being given their ballot paper. Anyone needing a free Voter Authority Certificate should apply by 5pm on Wednesday 24 April at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id/applying-a-voter-authority-certificate or contact us for a paper form.
Polling stations
If anyone is unsure of their polling station, they can check the details on Cotswold District Council’s website by entering their postcode.
Notice and Statement of Persons Nominated
Polling Stations - Cotswolds