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.
Droitwich Town Council – Chawson Ward
A by-election has been called for this vacancy and will be held on Thursday 26 September 2024.
Notice of Situation of Polling Stations
pdf Statement of Persons Nominated Droitwich Spa Town Council - Chawson ward (67 KB)
pdf Notice of Election Droitwich Spa Town Council (63 KB)
Wychavon District Council By-Elections – Thursday 29 August
These by-elections will take place on Thursday 29 August following the resignations of the existing councillors.
Badsey and Aldington Ward
pdf Badsey & Aldington - Declaration of Results (15 KB)
Badsey & Aldington - Statement of Persons Nominated
Badsey & Aldington - Situation of Polling Stations
Badsey & Aldington - Notice of Election Agents
Badsey & Aldington - Notice of Election
Harvington and Norton Ward
pdf Harvington & Norton - Declaration of Results (15 KB)
Harvington and Norton - Statement of Persons Nominated
Harvington and Norton - Situation of Polling Stations
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
Forms of photo ID not accepted
Only forms of photo ID on the list above will be accepted. Work issued photo ID cards (e.g by local government, police, NHS etc) and student cards without a PASS mark won't be accepted. If you are unsure if the form of photo ID you plan to use is valid then please contact our elections team by emailing
Out of date photo ID
You can still use your photo ID if it's out of date, as long as it looks like you. The name on your ID should be the same name you used to register to vote.
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.
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.
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
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
Drakes Broughton, Wadborough with Pirton Parish Council – Wadborough ward
Drakes Broughton, Wadborough with Pirton Parish Council casual vacancy
Abbots Morton Parish Council
Abbots Morton Parish Council casual vacancy
Pebworth Parish Council
Pebworth Parish Council casual vacancy
Dodderhill Parish Council – Dodderhill ward
N.B Elections have been called for both vacancies and will be held on Thursday 21 November. More information to follow.
pdf Dodderhill Parish Council – Dodderhill ward publication date 5.9.2024 (171 KB)
pdf Dodderhill Parish Council – Dodderhill ward publication date 30.08.2024 (172 KB)
- Worcestershire County Council - 1 May 2025
- Wychavon District Council - 6 May 2027
- West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner - 4 May 2028
Your polling station will be shown on your polling card.
You can download a list of our current polling stations.
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 are carrying out a public consultation.
You can submit your views on the following:
- Polling places - commonly referred to as polling stations, these are the buildings you go to vote in.
- Polling districts - these are small parts of electoral wards which decide which polling place in a particular area people go to vote in. An electoral ward is made up of several polling districts.
You are encouraged to make comments on the ease of access and use of current polling places as well as put forward different venues we could use for voting.
You can also make suggestions about polling districts. For example, you could ask for a certain community to vote at a different polling place because it is more convenient.
This review cannot consider comments on changes to electoral ward boundaries.
The (Acting) Returning Officer (ARO) for the Parliamentary constituencies of Droitwich and Evesham, West Worcestershire and Redditch will also comment on the proposals and these will be published on this page.
Download a list of our current polling stations and read our review recommendations.
You can also use your postcode to search for your local polling district using our My Local Area tool.
Simply type in your postcode and select your property. Agree to the copyright notice and on the next screen choose 'map' towards the top of the screen. From the dropdown menus on the left side choose 'council and democracy' and check the box that says 'polling districts'.
If you need any help then please contact our elections team using the information in the contact us section on this page.
Timetable
The consultation runs until 18 October 2024. Final proposals will be agreed by Wychavon's Full Council on 11 December 2024.
Have your say
You can get involved in the consultation in the following ways:
- Use the Wychavon polling places and districts review online feedback form
- Email
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - Write to us at:
Polling District and Polling Places Review, Electoral Services, Wychavon District Council, Civic Centre, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Pershore, WR10 1PT
Please note, any feedback you give us must be publicly published by law, but your name and address will be removed before publication.
You can read the official notice of Polling district and places review for more information.
There are no Community Governance Reviews at this time. If you wish to give any feedback, please contact us.
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 is currently carrying out 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
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 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
- 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.
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.
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.
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:
