Elections

Voting with Photo ID

On Thursday 2 May, Bexley residents aged 18-plus get to vote in the London Mayoral election. For the first time, photo ID is needed when voting. Check out this advice to ensure you don’t miss your chance to vote.

Are you registered?

If you have recently moved or turned 18, make sure you are registered to vote no later than Tuesday 16 April.

To complete your application, you need your date of birth and national insurance number.

Find out how to register to vote on the GOV.UK website

Don’t forget your photo ID

At your allocated polling station, you will be asked to confirm your name and address, and show your photo ID.

This can be:

  • Passport
  • Driving Licence
  • Blue Badge
  • Oyster 60+
  • Biometric Residence Permit
  • Freedom Pass or PASS Card

Visit the GOV.UK website for information, including what to do if you have no photo ID

Voting by post or proxy

If you cannot get to your polling station, you can apply to vote:

By post by 5pm, Tuesday 16 April

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out how to apply by post

By proxy (someone voting on your behalf) by 5pm Tuesday 23 April

Visit the GOV.UK website to find out how to apply for a proxy vote

Interested in working at the election?

We are recruiting people aged 18-plus to work at polling stations on Thursday 2 May, and to count votes at the Excel Centre on Friday 3 May and Saturday 4 May. This is Spring Bank Holiday weekend.

Payment and training are provided, as is travel between the Excel Centre and Civic Offices.

Email electionstaffing@bexley.gov.uk to find out more and apply.