Did you know? Your postal vote may have been cancelled because you didn’t renew
The West Sussex County Council elections will be on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Did you know that out of the 20,000 annual renewal forms we sent to electors this year, 5,000 postal votes had to be cancelled because we didn't receive a response?
This means those electors will no longer receive a postal vote unless they reapply.
Poll cards will begin being delivered from 30 March 2026
When yours arrives, please take a moment to check whether it confirms you have a postal vote, especially if that's how you prefer to vote. If your card shows that you don't have a postal vote, it's important to apply as soon as possible if you still want to vote by post. You can apply online at: www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April, ahead of the upcoming West Sussex County Council elections.
Key dates and full details on voting can be found here:
2026 elections | Arun District Council
West Sussex County Council elections | Arun District Council
If you need help or have questions about your voting arrangements, your local elections team can support you. Email elections@arun.gov.uk