Elections in May 2026
Local elections will take place across Surrey on Thursday 7 May 2026. Find out more about Surrey local elections 2026.
Vote by post or proxy
Vote by emergency proxy
You can apply for an emergency proxy vote if you cannot vote in person and the normal proxy vote deadline has passed. This applies only in situations you could not have known about before the deadline, such as:
- you have a medical emergency
- you are away for work
- your photo ID has been lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged after the deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate
To vote by emergency proxy, download the form from the Electoral Commission:
Application to vote by emergency proxy: Electoral Commission
Return your completed application by 5pm on election day:
- online through our contact us form
- by post: Electoral Services, Elmbridge Borough Council, Civic Centre, High Street, Esher, Surrey KT10 9SD
- by hand delivery: Civic Centre, High Street, Esher