Proxy Votes
If you apply for a proxy vote for a particular election you do
not need anyone to support your application but you do need to give
a reason, e.g., holidays, illness, employment.
If you wish to have a proxy vote for a specific period of time
or permanently, you need to give the reason and ask someone, e.g.
your doctor, nurse or employer, to sign your application.
As a result of new legislation, all proxy vote applicants must
supply their signature and date of birth in specific boxes on the
application form. These forms are now scanned and securely
stored electronically so that when ballot papers are returned at
election time the signatures and dates of birth supplied on the
accompanying postal vote statement can be checked against those
already held on the application. This is to help eliminate
postal vote fraud.
We are currently using the application forms supplied by the
Electoral Commission.
Please contact Electoral Services if you need further
information or assistance.
Electoral Services
South Lakeland District Council
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal Cumbria LA9 4UD
Tel: 0845 050 4434
Fax: 01539 740300