Are you ready to vote at the West Sussex County elections on Thursday, 7 May?
Here are the key deadlines you need to note before the election.
Monday 20 April 2026
Is the last day you can register to vote in these elections - register to vote by 11:59pm Register to vote | Arun District Council
Tuesday 21 April
This is the last day you can apply for and return your postal vote form or make amendments to any existing voting arrangements. If you would like to vote by post, apply now to make sure your application is processed early. Deadline is 5pm.
Postal votes | Arun District Council
Tuesday 28 April
This is the last day you can apply for and return your 'proxy vote application.' Deadline is 5pm. Proxy votes | Arun District Council
Tuesday 28 April - apply for free voter ID by 5pm
This is the last day you can apply for and return your 'voter authority certificate' (a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) is a free form of photo ID so people can vote in person at polling stations if they don't have an accepted photo ID).
Accepted forms of photo ID can be found here:
Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission
To apply for a VAC , click here:
Apply for photo ID to vote (called a 'Voter Authority Certificate') - GOV.UK
Full details of the election on 7 May 2026 can be found here: 2026 elections | Arun District Council