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Polling station review consultation

We are reviewing our polling places (often called stations) and polling districts (voting areas). Scroll down and select the polling station location and reviews section to find out more and have your say.

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Please use the links below to find the information you need on current elections taking place in Wychavon, Voter ID, how to register to vote, how to apply for postal and proxy votes and other voting and elections related topics. 

If you are looking for information about elections that have already been held, then please visit our elections results page. 

If you are interested in helping to run an election in future then please visit our temporary jobs with electoral services page to find out more


Current elections

        Dodderhill Parish Council – Dodderhill Ward

        The number of seats was matched by the number of candidates so the elections is uncontested

        pdf Notice of Uncontested Election - Dodderhill 21.11.24 (10 KB)

        pdf Statement of Persons Nominated - Dodderhill 21.11.24 (12 KB)

        A by-election has been called for two vacancies and will be held on Thursday 21 November 2024.

        pdf Notice of Election - Dodderhill (63 KB)

        Voter ID

        Following a change in the law by the Government, you now need to show photo ID to be able to vote in UK elections.

        If you do not bring photo ID with you to the polling station and produce it when asked, then you will not be able to cast your vote.

        Watch our Voter ID explainer video, which shows you what will happen when you go to vote. The video was produced for the local elections in 2023 when voter ID was introduced for the first time, but the information is still valid for all UK elections.

        Which forms of photo ID can I use to vote?

        You will only need to show one form of photo ID. It needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable.  You can use any of the following:

        • a UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
        • a driving licence issued by an EU country(opens in a new window), Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands
        • a UK passport
        • a passport issued by an EU country, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein or a Commonwealth country
        • a PASS card (National Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
        • a Blue Badge
        • a biometric residence permit (BRP)
        • a Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90)
        • a national identity card issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein
        • a Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card
        • a Voter Authority Certificate
        • an Anonymous Elector’s Document
        • an older person’s bus pass
        • a disabled person’s bus pass
        • an Oyster 60+ card
        • a Freedom Pass
        • a Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC)
        • a 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
        • a Disabled Person’s Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
        • a Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass

        What if I don’t have an accepted form of photo ID?

        If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.

        The photo ID requirement will be in force for the next UK General Election which must be held sometime before January 2025. You can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate at any time, you do not need to wait for an election to be called.

        Apply for a free voter authority certificate on GOV.UK.

        Applying for a Voter Authority Certificate online is the fastest way to get voter photo ID if you do not already have an accepted form of photo ID. If you cannot use the online system, then please visit our Customer Contact Centres in Evesham, Droitwich or Pershore and our customer service staff will be happy to help you. 

        Find out the opening times of Wychavon's Customer Contact Centres.

        You can also call our elections team to request a paper application form by calling 01386 565437 between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.

        When applying for a Voter Authority Certificate you will need to supply us with some basic details and a photograph. Watch our how to take a photo for your Voter Authority Certificate video to help you get it right.

        Find out more about Voter ID

        If you have any general questions about the introduction of Voter ID then please visit the Electoral Commission Voter ID page, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

        If you need help with applying for Voter ID or have a specific query about Voter ID, then call our elections team on 01386 565437 between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.

        Register to vote

        You can register to vote on the Government's website - This is the fastest way of registering.

        Before you register you will need to know your national insurance number. If you do not have a national insurance number, or have lost it, please contact us.

        Usually within three to six weeks of the Electoral Registration Officer receiving your application your name will be added to the Register of Electors as long as your details can be correctly verified.

        We will write and confirm that your name has been added to the Register.

        Apply to vote by post

        Voting by post allows you to vote at home without needing to visit a polling station. Before each election we will send your ballot paper to you in the post with a form to complete with your date of birth and signature.

        For more information and to apply for a postal vote please visit Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK. If you need any assistance please contact Electoral Services – email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. phone 01386 565437

        Apply to vote by proxy

        If you cannot make it to a polling station on polling day then you can send someone else to vote on your behalf. This is called voting by proxy. 

        The person you nominate as your proxy must be registered to vote and will need to be able to show valid photo ID at the polling station.

        You can apply to vote by proxy as a one-off for a particular election or for a permanent proxy vote if your circumstances mean you will have difficulty getting to a polling station long-term.

        For more information and to apply for a proxy vote please go to Apply for a proxy vote - GOV.UK(opens in a new window)

        The deadline to apply to vote by proxy is normally six working days before an election. However, in some circumstances emergency proxy voting is also available. Please contact us for more information and guidance about voting by Emergency Proxy.

        If you have a completed form to submit, please email it to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or post it to Electoral Services, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore WR10 1PT. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact us by email or phone 01386 565437

        Casual vacancies

        Broadway Parish Council

        pdf Broadway PC casual vacancy (172 KB)

        Ombersley and Doverdale Parish Council – Ombersley ward

        pdf Ombersley & Doverdale PC casual vacancy Ombersley ward (173 KB)

        Drakes Broughton and Wadborough with Pirton Parish Council – Pirton

        pdf Vacancy notice Drakes Broughton and Wadborough with Pirton PC - Pirton (175 KB)

        Dodderhill Parish Council – Impney ward

        pdf Dodderhill Parish Council – Impney ward casual notice (172 KB)

        Future elections
        • Worcestershire County Council - 1 May 2025
        • Wychavon District Council and all Parish & Town Councils in Wychavon - 6 May 2027
        • West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner - 4 May 2028
        Polling Station locations and reviews

        Your polling station will be shown on your polling card.

        spreadsheet You can download a list of our current polling stations. (19 KB)

        If you have any questions about any of our polling stations then please get in touch using the information in the contact us section on this page.

        Polling places and districts review 2024

        We are currently carrying out a review of polling places and districts across Wychavon.

        As part of the review we carried out a public consultation which closed on 18 October 2024.

        Your feedback is now being reviewed. Final recommendations will go to councillors for approval on 11 December 2024.

        We have already pubished our intial comments as part of the review. These can be found below.

        spreadsheet Download a list of our current polling stations and read our review recommendations. (32 KB)

        pdf You can read the official notice of Polling district and places review for more information.  (444 KB)

        You can also use your postcode to search for your local polling district using our My Local Area tool.

        Community Governance Reviews

        There are no Community Governance Reviews at this time. If you wish to give any feedback, please contact us.

        Electoral wards and boundary reviews

        Wychavon is divided into 27 electoral wards with 43 councillors elected to represent people on the district council.

        You can pdf download a map of the currrent Wychavon Electoral Ward Boundaries (3.94 MB) .

        You can also look up your electoral ward by using your postcode through our My Local Area information tool.

        Boundary reviews

        Below you will find information on the most recent reviews of electoral arrangements in Wychavon.

        Worcestershire County Council

        The Local Government Boundary Commission has recently completed a boundary review of Worcestershire County Council's electoral divisions – more details can be found on the Worcestershire County Council Local Government Boundary Commission website. 

        Wychavon electoral ward boundary review

        The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) recently carried out a review of Wychavon's electoral arrangements. 

        The commission recommended the number of electoral wards in Wychavon should be reduced by five to 27 wards. The number of councillors will be cut from 45 to 43.

        These arrangements were used for the first time at the Wychavon District Council election on Thursday, 4 May 2023.

        Find out more about the LGBCE electoral review of Wychavon

        Parliamentary Constituency Boundary Review

        The Boundary Commission for England has reviewed Parliamentary constituencies across the country. These were used to elect MPs to Parliament at the UK General Election in 2024.

        Changes have been made which affect our district. Find out more about the Boundary Commission for England review of Parliamentary constituencies

        Register of Electors

        Due to national legislation we are unable to publish the ‘Register of Electors' online. You can view a paper copy of the full register at Pershore Civic Centre, but we do advise that the information is for electoral use only. Inspection of the register is done under supervision and only handwritten notes may be taken.

        Electoral Registration Annual Canvass

        Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are required to keep the register of eligible voters up to date. From July each year, they contact every household to find out if the details on the electoral register are correct. This is called the annual canvass.

        Your household may be contacted in different ways, such as by:

        • post
        • email
        • phone
        • knocking on your door

        If you need to update your details on the electoral register, it’s important that you respond as soon as you can. This means reminders don’t have to be sent, and someone does not need to visit you to get this information.

        Online notification of changes can be made on the household response website  You will need the security codes from our email or forms to complete this.

        Annual Canvass 2024

        For information about our communication for the Annual Canvass 2024, read our Annual canvass 2024 page.

        Referendums

        The first was National Referendums in 1975 for the European Communities membership to gauge support for continued membership. The second was in 2011 for the Alternative Vote, to change the voting from the 'first past the post' system.

        A referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union took place on Thursday 23 June 2016.

        UK-wide, national and regional referendums

        The Political Parties, Elections and Referendum Act 2000 (opens in a new window)(PPERA) establishes a fixed legal framework for the conduct of any referendum held across the UK, or a referendum held in Scotland, Wales, England or Northern Ireland.

        Neighbourhood Planning Referendums

        Neighbourhood planning was introduced under the Localism Act to give members of the community a more ‘hands on’ role in the planning of their neighbourhoods. It enables communities to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and deliver the sustainable development they need through planning policies relating to the development and use of land.

        Read about Neighbourhood Planning in Wychavon.

        What is a petition for a change to a different form of governance?

        The council can be petitioned to hold a referendum on whether our district should change to a different form of governance.

        The Local Government Act 2000 requires the Council to publish a notice which sets out the minimum number of signatures which would be needed to support a valid petition requiring the council to hold a referendum on whether the district should change to a different form of governance.

        Minimum number of signatures to support a valid petition

        The minimum number, equal to 5 per cent of the local government electors for the county of Worcestershire shown in the revised registers published at 15 February, is 5159.

        This is the minimum number of signatures needed to support any petitions to the council submitted between 1 April 2024 and before 31 March 2025.

        A new number will be published in February 2025 and if the number is less than 5159 then the new number will apply from the date published.

        Please read the Governance Referendum Petition Notice

        Temporary jobs with Electoral Services

        Would you like to help us run national and local elections? Then sign up for one of our temporary election roles. You can find out more on our Temporary jobs with Electoral Services page.

        Contact us

        For more information contact the Electoral Services Team:

        Electoral Services Team
        Wychavon District Council
        Civic Centre
        Queen Elizabeth Drive
        Pershore
        WR10 1PT

        Tel: 01386 565437 between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday
        Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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