Elections and voting

Check to see if you are eligible to vote and if you have not already registered you can do it here.

Find out what ID you will be required to bring to a polling station in order to receive your ballot paper.

If you are unable to vote in person you can apply for a postal vote.

If you applied for a postal vote before 31 October 2023 you are now required to reapply for your postal vote by 31 January 2026.

Find out what voting by proxy is and how to apply.

If you are a British Citizen living abroad you can register to vote as an overseas voter.

A by-election was held on 24 October 2024 for Bolnhurst and Keysoe Parish Council (Keysoe Ward). See the results for this and other, previous by-elections here.

If you are a member of one of the armed services you can register as a service voter or vote at home as a civilian voter.

We have more than 130 polling stations across Bedford Borough and we are looking for people who are good communicators, methodical, and quick to learn. 

Learn about the different types of elections you can vote in as a resident of Bedford Borough.

A Community Governance Review (CGR) is an opportunity for local authorities to consult with local people and organisations and to make changes to community governance if necessary.

The Annual Household Canvass assists the Electoral Registration Officer in maintaining an up to date and accurate electoral register.

See our legal document related to the total number of electors, petitions and referendums.