Due to changes brought in by the Elections Act 2022, postal votes no longer last indefinitely, they now last up to 3 years.
If you had a postal vote in place before these new rules came into effect, you will continue to receive a postal vote until 31 January 2026. If you want to continue voting by post after that date, you will need to reapply.
We have contacted all affected electors to request that they renew their postal vote. If we did not receive a new application by 31 January 2026 your postal vote arrangements have been removed. You should have received a letter telling you that your postal vote has now expired and that you will need to cast your vote at your polling station unless you re-apply for a postal vote.
Reapply now
It is quick and easy to re-apply using the Government’s secure website www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote. You will need to enter your National Insurance Number and upload a photo of your signature.
If you are unable to reapply online, paper forms can be requested by emailing elections@castlepoint.gov.uk or by phone on 01268 882200.
Reapplying online now reduces the number of letters we will be required to send out later in the year.
Please contact elections@castlepoint.gov.uk if you no longer wish to vote by post (include your name, address and a request to remove your postal vote application.