Voting and Elections

Find out about the electoral register and voting in elections, polls and referendums

Our Electoral Services team are responsible for compiling and managing the electoral register for West Berkshire, and organising parliamentary, European, district and parish elections, as well as any referendums that might be called.

See Icon for pdf our current Election Payments [274KB] including rates of pay for Poll Clerks and Count Assistants.

Upcoming and Recent Elections in West Berkshire

Find out about upcoming and recent elections in West Berkshire

West Berkshire Elections 2023

Information about the elections in West Berkshire on 4 May 2023.

Voter ID

For the first time, residents in West Berkshire will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year's local elections.

The Electoral Register

Information about the full and edited registers of voters in West Berkshire.

Previous Election Results

Results for elections held in West Berkshire since 2007.

Registering to Vote and Postal Voting

Adding your name to the Register of Electors, voting by post or by proxy.

Annual Electoral Canvass

Completing your Household Enquiry form.

Working at an Election

How to register your interest to work at an election.

Accessibility in Polling Stations

This page will outline some of the resources available and the steps we are taking to ensure electors' needs are met.

Find Your Polling Station

Enter your postcode to find out where to vote.

2019 General Election Results

Results for the December general election in 2019.

Absent Vote Signature Refresh

Refreshing the signatures held for postal or proxy votes.

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.