Postal Vote Reapplication

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 will be contacting all affected electors to request they renew their postal vote. If no response is received, your postal voting arrangements will be removed on 31 January 2026.

 

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.

 

How we will contact you

We will be contacting all postal voters that we hold an email address or mobile phone number for in June/July 2025. The emails and text messages contain a link to the official webpage (linked below) where you re-apply for your postal vote. They are genuine and they come from a recognised government domain.  

Any affected electors we do not hold an email address or mobile phone number for will be sent a letter in the post later in the year.