Website and telephone payments Sunday 19 May
Our website and telephone payment systems are unavailable between 9am and 2pm on Sunday 19 May. You will not be able to pay for any council services on our website or over the phone during this time.
Learn about the accessibility measures put in place at polling stations.
Having the ability to have your voice heard in elections is vital to democracy. Therefore the way you vote in polling stations should be accessible to a range of voters with additional needs.
When voting in a polling station, we aim to remove as many barriers as we can and make reasonable adjustments when we are unable to remove a barrier to ensure you can use your vote.
For some, knowing what’s going to happen before going to a polling station is important to help reduce anxiety.
Other people might need support on polling day itself, from communicating their needs to independence using your vote. There are the supports that are put in place in polling stations.
If you have a question or need support, you can ask a member of staff at the polling station. They will be wearing name badges and are there to support you and help keep your vote secret.
Where possible, our polling stations have step-free access and ramps when requested. For some polling stations, this barrier is unable to be removed, and a portable, accessible polling booth for wheelchair users will be available on request.
As well as step-free access, polling stations will have seating as a place for voters who have difficulty standing for long periods to rest
For polling stations that have parking, disabled parking spaces will be reserved.
A disabled person who would have difficulty marking their ballot can:
For some people going out to the polling station can be inaccessible for a range of different reasons, from work commitments to disabilities. Because of this, there are different options to cast your vote through Postal voting and Proxy voting.