How to vote

You can apply for a postal vote if you’re away on holiday or because your work schedule means you can't get to polling station. You can also choose to vote by post simply because it would be more convenient for you.

When applying for a new postal vote, you must return your postal vote application form by 5pm, 11 working days before the poll. 

The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the Horley Town Council by-election on 5 June 2025 is 5pm on Tuesday 20 May 2025.

You will need to provide your date of birth, National Insurance number and signature on your application form.

There are two ways to apply to vote by post:

• online through GOV.uk (Opens in new window)
• download, print and complete a postal vote application form (PDF from Electoral Commission) 

You can choose to apply for a postal vote for a particular election, a particular type of election, or all elections you are eligible to vote in. 

You can apply for a postal vote for a specific time period or for a maximum of three years.

You need to complete a new postal vote application if you have moved house.

Completed and signed paper forms can be scanned or photographed and sent by email as a clear one-page attachment to: elreg@reigate-banstead.gov.uk

or by post to:
Electoral Services,
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council,
Castlefield Road,
Reigate,
Surrey,
RH2 0SH

Video: how to complete your postal voting pack

How to complete your postal voting pack (Vimeo.com).

How to cancel your current postal vote

If you wish to cancel your current postal vote, you must complete the absent vote cancellation form (PDF).

The deadline for cancelling or making any changes to an existing postal or proxy vote for a particular election is 5pm on the 11th working day before polling day.

Assistance

If you need help filling in any of these forms please telephone us: 01737 276 794.