Read on to find out how to go about it. If you are unable to go to your polling station on Election Day, you don't have to lose your right to vote.
Registered electors can now apply to vote by post or by proxy.
A 'proxy' is someone who is appointed by you to vote on your behalf. If you apply to vote by post, a ballot paper will be sent to your home about one week before the election. If you are likely to be away at this time, you can arrange for the ballot paper to be sent to your away address. You will also receive a 'declaration of identity' form, which should be signed by you and witnessed by someone else, and an envelope in which to place your marked ballot paper. Return both the form and the sealed ballot-paper envelope in the larger prepaid envelope that will also be provided.