The local elections across England, Wales and Scotland are only a day away. As current coronavirus legislation means some are currently homebound due to self-isolation requirements, an emergency proxy may be the only way for some to be able to cast their vote.
What is an emergency proxy vote?
An emergency proxy vote can be conducted in special circumstances for those who may find they can’t get to the polling station as planned on the day of a vote.
It means someone else you know and trust can cast your vote in your absence.
Both you and your proxy must be eligible and registered to vote.
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You can usually do this by email or send someone on your behalf to drop it off in person.
Polling stations across England, Wales and Scotland will be open on Thursday from 7am to 10pm.
Your proxy does not need your polling card or any identification, such as a passport or drivers license, when they go to vote.
Votes this week are taking place for 143 English local councils, 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament, 60 Members of the Welsh Senedd, 39 Police and Crime Commissioners, 25 London Assembly seats and 13 directly-elected mayors.
Some of these have come a year late, after being postponed from last year due to the coronavirus crisis.
