Elections

The Elections Act 2022 requires postal voters who applied before 31 October 2023 to renew their application by 31 January 2026. Postal votes will now be valid for a maximum of three years, after which a new application is needed.

Telford and Wrekin Council has emailed affected voters with instructions to reapply online on the GOV.UK website. Those without an email address on file will receive renewal letters by post between April 2025 and January 2026.

Genuine emails about postal voting will have the subject line “Action required: Voting by post.” Voters are encouraged to check the sender details by clicking on the “From” field, official emails will not come from generic addresses like Gmail or Hotmail. It’s also worth checking the “To” field to ensure the message isn’t sent to multiple recipients, which can be a sign of a scam. If in doubt, visit the official government website directly rather than clicking on links. Paper forms are available on request.

To cancel a postal or proxy vote, email elections@telford.gov.uk with your name, address, and cancellation request.