Voting and elections

Register to vote, how to vote, upcoming elections and annual canvass. You now need Photo ID to vote at a polling station. Find out more at electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID

Register to vote

Find out about registering to vote, how to register and the electoral register

How to vote

You can vote in person at a polling station, by post or by proxy. In order to vote you must be registered to vote.

Election verification number

The publication of the election verification number is required as part of The Local Authority (Referendums)
(Petitions & Directions) (England) Regulations 2000.

The annual canvass

Every year the Council must update the Electoral (Voter) Register to make sure it is complete and accurate. This process is known as the annual canvass and takes place each year between July and November.

2023 Election Results

The results of the 2023 Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council election can be found here.