Voting and Elections
Find out about the electoral register and voting in elections, polls and referendums.
Please note that there are NO elections in West Berkshire on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Our Electoral Services team are responsible for compiling and managing the electoral register for West Berkshire, and organising parliamentary, district and parish elections, as well as any referendums that might be called.
Upcoming and recent elections in West Berkshire
Find out about upcoming and recent elections in West Berkshire.
How to become a councillor
This section includes information on how to become a councillor and information for candidates and agents on how to complete the relevant forms.
About the Electoral Register and registering to vote
This section will give you information about the Register of Electors, how to add your name, how to change your details, voting from abroad (British citizens only) and how to register if you have no fixed address.
Voter ID
Residents in West Berkshire are now required to show photographic ID in order to vote due to the Elections Act 2022. Find out about acceptable photo ID and how to apply for free photo ID if you do not have any.
2024 General Election Results
View the results for the Newbury, and Reading West and Mid Berkshire constituencies in the 2024 General Election.
Working at elections
How to register your interest to work at an election.
Annual Electoral Canvass
Completing your Household Enquiry form.
Accessible voting
This page outlines some of the resources available and the steps we are taking to ensure electors' needs are met.
Changes to European Union Citizens eligibility to vote and candidacy rights
From 7 May 2024, following the UK's departure from the European Union, voting rights for EU citizens have changed and are no longer automatically entitled to register, vote or stand for elections which use the local government election franchise.
Previous Election Results
Results for elections held in West Berkshire since 2007.
Postal and proxy voting
This section will give you all the information about postal and proxy voting, including how to apply.
Review of polling districts and polling places
Making sure voting is accessible, convenient and in suitable facilities.
Petition for an Elected Mayor
Changing the council structure - petitioning for an elected Mayor.
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