Current and future elections
Please note that with effect from May 2023 voters will be required to show photographic identity in the polling stations, further information can be found on our website at www.fdean.gov.uk/voterid
How to vote
- Voter ID - All residents voting in person will be required to show an acceptable form of ID to be able to vote. This does not affect postal voting. Find out more here: Voter ID – what you need to do
- Register to vote - If you are not already registered or you have recently moved house, register now. Please go to gov.uk/registertovote (you will need your National Insurance Number).
- Apply for a Postal vote - You can download an application form from: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voting-person-post-or-proxy/voting-post.
- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - You can apply online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- Apply for a Proxy vote - You can download an application form from: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voting-person-post-or-proxy/voting-proxy.
or alternatively to request a paper application email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.
Upcoming elections
The next scheduled elections to take place in the Forest of Dean will be Police and Crime Commissioner Elections which will be held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
This page will be updated as more information becomes available
Visit our types of election pages for information on how each type of election works.