Elections and voting

Register to vote

Check if you are registered to vote, find out how to register, and who can vote.

How to vote

Voting in person, by proxy or by post, find a polling station and what to do at a polling station.

Voter identification (ID)

What is voter ID, who needs it, and how to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

Previous election results

Council and UK general election results for Newcastle since 2015.

Electoral registers

Information held on the electoral registers, how credit reference agencies access and use it, and cut-off dates to appear on the next register update.

Elections Act 2022

Changes for electors as a result of the Elections Act 2022

Polling district and polling places review

Newcastle City Council is conducting a review of the polling districts and polling places that fall within its area.

Neighbourhood Planning Referendums

Find out about upcoming Neighbourhood Planning Referendums and more information and guidance about them.

Parish Councils

We publish any notices of vacancies on parish councils within Newcastle upon Tyne.

Standing as a candidate

Find information for candidates who wish to stand for election.

Nominations

Find information on nominations, such as the nomination period and how to complete nomination papers.

Working for Electoral Services

Find information on working for Electoral Services to help deliver the elections.

Contact this service

Send us a message
Our phone number 0191 211 5137 (ask for Electoral Services)

Opening times

Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm

Address

Electoral Services

Newcastle City Council
Civic Centre
Barras Bridge
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8QH