Postal voters in West Devon urged to reapply under new election rules

West Devon residents who applied for a postal vote before 31 October 2023 are being reminded they must reapply under new rules brought in by the Elections Act 2022.

West Devon Borough Council has started contacting affected voters by email to alert them to the change.

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Anyone who doesn’t reapply will see their current postal vote expire on 31 January 2026.

Reapplying is free and takes just a few minutes. Voters must visit www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote and provide:

• Date of birth

• National Insurance number

• A photo or scan of their handwritten signature (in black ink on plain white paper)

The council is urging residents not to delay, to ensure their postal voting arrangements continue without interruption.

For more information about the new rules, visit gov.uk or contact West Devon Borough Council’s elections team directly.