Voting and elections - New Forest District Council

Household canvass 2024

Every year we have to carry out a canvass of electors to ensure our published register is as up to date as possible.

How to get on the electoral register to vote in UK elections and referendums.

The electoral register lists everyone who is registered to vote in the New Forest.

When it comes to voting you have options, find out how to apply to vote by post or by proxy and how you will cast your vote.

Notices of casual vacancy will be published here for local elections in the New Forest.

The different types of election and when they are happening for the New Forest.

We are always looking for great staff to run our elections, find out more and apply here.

Read about how the way we administer elections in the New Forest has changed and the work we have carried out.