Current and future elections
Please note that voters are now required to show photographic ID in the polling stations, further information can be found at www.fdean.gov.uk/voterid
Upcoming elections
The next scheduled elections in the Forest of Dean will be the Local Elections, taking place on Thursday 6 May 2027.
If any by-elections are called before then, details will be published on this page as soon as they are available.
This page will be updated regularly to keep you informed of any changes or new information.
Visit our types of election pages for information on how each type of election works.
How to vote
- Register to vote - If you are not already registered or you have recently moved house, register now. Please go to gov.uk/registertovote (you will need your National Insurance Number).
- Apply for a Postal vote - You can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - You can apply online: www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- Apply for a Proxy vote (someone to vote on your behalf) - You can apply online for some types of proxy voting www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote. For more information about different types of proxy applications please go to www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/how-vote-proxy
Alternatively, to request a paper application email [email protected] or call 01594 812638.