Voting by Proxy

Proxy Votes

A proxy vote is when you appoint someone else to vote on your behalf. Anyone can ask for a postal vote but if you want to appoint a proxy you must give a reason why you cannot reasonably be expected to vote in person (eg if you will be on holiday)

Appointing a Proxy

If you wish to appoint a proxy download and print an application form  (200.61 KB) here. A separate application form is required for each person. Because the application is a legal document it must be signed by the person concerned and then sent back to the Council at the address stated below. Applications cannot be submitted by e-mail.

If you are unable to download or print the form please contact Customer Services and we will send a form to you in the post. Please don't forget to give your full name and address and state how many forms you require.

If you wish to apply for a permanent proxy vote you must fall into one of the following categories:

• if you suffer from a physical incapacity
• if you live in a residential care home
• if you are a registered blind person
• if you receive the higher rate of motability component of the disability allowance, because of physical incapacity
• if your employment or education or attendance on a course prevents you from going to the polling station
• if you are self-employed and cannot go to the polling station
• if going to the polling station would involve a journey by sea or air

There are different forms depending upon the type of application you wish to make.

For further information about elections in the Malvern Hills area please contact Customer Services:

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Alternatively please visit the following web site:
The Electoral Commission at www.electoralcommission.gov.uk