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Lewes District Council
32 High Street
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 2LX

Tel: 01273 484116
electoral@lewes.gov.uk
Minicom 01273 484488

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Registering To Vote

Find out who can register, which elections you can vote in and how to register to vote. Also, if you are already registered, tell us about any change in circumstances.

Voting and electoral registration within the Lewes district is handled by our Electoral Services team, regardless of the type of elections or who is up for nomination. The Electoral Services office handles all vote and election issues.

The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by the UK Parliament to oversee the overall electoral process.

Register to vote

Register To Vote

You can register to vote online by visiting the About My Vote website.

Please note - you will need to print out and sign the form before sending it back to us. A signature is required for voting security reasons.

Electoral Services
Lewes House
32 High Street
Lewes
BN7 2LX

01273 484117 or electoral@lewes.gov.uk

Electoral Registration

We send an electoral registration form to your home between August and November each year. Most people register or renew their electoral registration as part of this process.

Returning the registration form

You must return the electoral registration form, even if there is no change or no one is eligible to vote at your address. The form should list all the people who will be living at your address on 15 October and who are eligible to vote.

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Change of Voter Details

If you are registered to vote and have recently moved house or changed your personal details, you can change inform us here.

Voting Locally

To vote within the Lewes District you need to be over 18 years-old on or before the date of an election. You may register to vote before your birthday in preparation.

Your name needs to appear on the electoral register to state you're eligible to vote. There are certain restrictions on voting depending on the type of election taking place:

  • Overseas electors can vote in UK parliamentary elections but not in local government elections.
  • European Union citizens cannot vote in UK parliamentary elections but can vote in local government elections.

The Electoral Commission’s About My Vote website has a list of frequently asked questions about registering to vote. 

Lewes District boundary map

Electoral Boundaries

Registering to vote is based on the district you live in, not by the seat you are represented by.

For example, if you live in Peacehaven, you will register to vote with Lewes District Council. However, the election (polling stations, polling cards, nomination of candidates etc) is handled by Brighton & Hove City Council.

Similarly, if you live in Polegate, you will register to vote with Wealden District Council, but the election will be handled by Lewes District Council.