County Council Election – 1 May 2025
The next election is the County Council Election. Further details will be added to this page in due course.
Candidates and Agents
The Electoral Commission publish Guidance for Candidates and Agents for prospective Candidates on their website. Candidate or agent | Electoral Commission
Polling station locations
Most people vote in person at a polling station. You can search for your polling station ahead of any upcoming election by visiting the Find your polling station | Where Do I Vote? website. You will also find this information on your poll card.
You can also find your polling station by searching your address on this polling station map.
Identification requirements
The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at all polling stations in the borough. For more information - including accepted forms of photographic ID, go to Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission.
Absent Voting Information
Please use the links below and following the application process to request a Postal or Proxy vote. Emergency Proxy applications are only relevant during an election, and will only be permitted if the elector meets set criteria:
- Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Postal Vote information and application form (Electoral Commission website)
- How to vote: Voting by proxy - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) - Proxy Vote information and application forms (Electoral Commission website)
- Emergency Proxy Vote information and application forms (Electoral Commission website)
Postal Vote Opening Sessions
Postal Vote Sessions will be held at Public Service Plaza, Civic Centre Road, Havant PO9 2AX. Dates to be confirmed once the election has been called.
FAQ’S - Upcoming elections
When will I receive my Poll Card?
Poll Cards will be sent out to Electors once the Notice of Election is published. You can call the team or email us if you are worried that you haven't received a Poll Card and you cannot find the information you need, please contact us on 02392 446225.
I have lost my Poll Card - can I still vote?
If you have lost your poll card, you can still go to your polling station and tell the staff your full name and address you will be able to vote. You will need to have a recognised form of photo ID to vote though. A list of acceptable forms of photo ID can be found at: Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission.
I have not received information from the Candidates – where can I find out about them?
As a Council we must remain impartial and will not hold or distribute any information on behalf Candidates. Candidates and any party they represent are responsible for their own publicity and information.
Where can I find information about previous election results?
Results from previous elections can be found on our Election results web page.
If you have any queries regarding these results, please contact the Electoral Services team by email on elections.office@havant.gov.uk or by phone on 02392 446225