Polling Stations
A polling station is the place where you go to vote in person on polling day. Polling stations are usually in local buildings close to where you live, such as schools, community centres, libraries or village halls. You are allocated a specific polling station based on where you live, and the address will be shown on your poll card. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on election day so people can take part in voting.
At the polling station, trained staff will check your name on the electoral register and give you a ballot paper. You fill this in privately in a voting booth and place it in a sealed ballot box.
Polling stations are designed to be safe, secure and accessible, and staff are there to help if you have any questions while you are voting.
To vote at a polling station, you must bring an accepted form of photo ID with you, such as a passport or driving licence. If you arrive without photo ID, staff will not be able to give you a ballot paper.
Find your polling station here
Apply for Voter ID Certificate here
Last updated: April 14, 2026
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