Published on
4 August 2023
By-election for Wescott East ward later this month
The election, which will see one vacant seat filled, is taking place on Thursday 24 August
Voters in the Wescott East ward of Wokingham Town Council will head to the polls this month for a by-election.
The election, which will see one vacant seat filled, is taking place on Thursday 24 August. Voting will take place between 7am and 10pm and the votes will be counted immediately after the close of poll.
As was the case for the local elections in May, anyone wishing to vote must be registered to vote and they will also be required to bring suitable photographic ID.
Acceptable forms of ID include:
- Passport
- Full or provisional driving licence
- Blue badge
- Certain concessionary travel cards, such as an older person’s buss pass, or an Oyster 60+ card
- Identity card with Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) mark
- Biometric Immigration document
- Defence identity card
- Certain national identity cards
Expired ID will also be accepted as long as the photograph on the document still resembles a likeness to the elector. A full list of accepted forms of ID is available on the Electoral Commission’s website.
If you do not have suitable ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate online or by contacting the council’s electoral services team via email. The deadline to apply is 5pm on Wednesday 16 August.
Andrew Moulton, returning officer for Wokingham Borough Council, said: “It is important for residents who wish to vote at this by-election to remember to bring ID when they vote. It may be the first time they have had to navigate this new change, but our electoral services team is happy to help and ensure you can make your voice heard.”
Key dates for the upcoming election
- Statement of persons nominated – 4pm, Monday 31 July
- Deadline to register to vote – 12midnight, Tuesday 8 August
- Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements – 5pm, Wednesday 9 August
- Deadline for new postal vote applications – 5pm, Wednesday 9 August
- Notice of poll – Wednesday 16 August
- Deadline for proxy vote applications – 5pm, Wednesday 16 August
- Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – 5pm, Wednesday 16 August
If you need help, you can contact our electoral services team at electoralservices@wokingham.gov.uk or by calling (0118) 974 6000.
