Last few days to apply for a postal vote

Wednesday, 9 April 2025 07:00

By Chris Collman

There’s still time to register for a postal vote for May’s local elections in Exeter – but time is running out.

Elections for Devon County Council will be held throughout Exeter on Thursday 1 May. 

There will also be by-elections for two City Council wards on the same day, in Mincinglake & Whipton, and Topsham. 

Anyone wanting a postal vote will need to move quickly - the deadline for postal vote applications is 5pm on Monday 14 April.

To apply visit the Electoral Commission website at  electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/ways-vote/apply-vote-post

People must be on the electoral register to be able to vote.

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