Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll
Missing Postal Vote Pack? If you haven’t received your postal vote pack, you can apply for a replacement up until 5pm on polling day, 4 July. To do this please call us on 01629 761335 or email
Voter Photo ID: If you are voting at a polling station you will need to bring photo ID to vote.
Voting at the Parliamentary General Election
Am I able to vote at the election on 4 July?
To vote in these elections you must be registered to vote. It is now too late to register to vote for the elections on 4 July 2024, If you are not sure if you are already registered please call out hotline on 01629 761335to check. iI you are not registered View more information on how to register to vote for future elections
How can I vote at the election on 4 July?
There are a number of ways to have your say: you can vote in a polling station, by post, or by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf, known as a proxy vote.
Voting at a polling station
The UK Government introduced a new requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station. More information on which forms of photo ID can be used, and what to do if you don't have an accepted form of ID, can be found on the Electoral Commission's website.
Apply to vote by post
To apply to vote by post you need to fill in an application form. If you are thinking about voting by post, it is now too late to apply for a postal vote for the election on 4 July 2024
If you applied for a postal vote before the deadline and have not received it by Friday 28th June it may be lost in the post. If this happens please contact us to ask for a replacement.
If you applied for a postal vote and don’t think you’ll be home to return it by post before 10pm on Thursday 4 July, you can drop your completed postal vote pack in to your polling station. You must complete a form when you hand it in.
Apply to vote by proxy
If you are not able to cast your vote in person, you can ask someone you trust to cast your vote for you. This is called a proxy vote and the person casting your vote is often referred to as your proxy. The person voting on your behalf can either go to your polling station to cast your vote, or can apply to vote for you by post.
To apply to vote by proxy you need to fill in and sign an application form explaining why you cannot get to your polling station in person. Although the deadline for proxy applications has now passed there may be circumstances under which you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy. Please contact us to find out whether you should apply.
Polling station accessibility
The voting process should be accessible to all voters. We offer a range of support for disabled voters to enable them to vote independently or with assistance. If you are not sure what to do or need help, please ask our staff at the polling station.
To help make polling stations accessible we provide:
- Ramps where needed so polling stations are wheelchair accessible
- Adapted level polling booths for wheelchair users
- Large print versions of ballot papers on display to view
- Pencil grips to attach to pencils when marking the ballot paper
- Magnifiers to use when reading guidance or marking the ballot paper
- Tactile Voting Device, to enable blind and partially sighted people to mark their ballot papers independently
- Training for polling station staff based on how to assist people with visual impairments and blind people
- Friendly and helpful polling station staff who will make reasonable adjustments where possible
Additional support
Please let the polling station staff know if you need any additional support to be able to exercise your right to vote.
For example, if you need:
- Someone to read out the candidates on the ballot paper
- To be shown a large print ballot paper
- To use the Tactile Voting Device
- Someone to help mark the ballot paper with your choice, either a person accompanying you or the polling station staff
- To be assisted in moving around the polling station
If you would like to make a request before polling day for additional equipment or support in your polling station, please email
Contact us
in person - At the Town Hall, Bank Road, Matlock, DE4 3NN (Monday to Friday - 10am to 5pm)
By phone - 01629 761335
By email -
Election Timetable
Deadlines for the Parliamentary Election to be held on 4 July 2024
Election Notices
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll
Information for Candidates and Agents
Briefing for Candidates and Agents - 12 June 2024
Useful links
- Learning Disability England – voting resources 2023
- Mencap – guides to voting
- My Vote My Voice – guide to voting
- Dimensions #LoveYourVote – making politics accessible
- Dimensions #LoveYour Vote – your voting passport
- Electoral Commission – easy read booklet on voter ID
- GOV.UK – easy read guide on applying for a Voter Authority Certificate
- MiXit TV video – how to vote
Electoral Commission – forms
View the Electoral Commission site for easy read, large print and alternative languages for the Voter Authority Certificate form.
