Election rules were relaxed in 2001, and since then thousands of voters in Ipswich have chosen to vote by post. Anyone can apply for a postal vote, they aren’t just for people who are ill or on holiday. You don’t need to give a reason, if voting by post is more convenient than getting to the polling station download the form now.

If you live in Ipswich you can scan and submit your completed form online. Click “Contact Us – Elections (Individual Enquiries)”, sign-up for or login to My Ipswich and then select “an individual” and “Submit a postal vote application form”.

Or post your form to:

Electoral Registration Officer
Ipswich Borough Council
Grafton House
15-17 Russell Road
IPSWICH
IP1 2DE

If you want a postal vote for the local elections on 6 May 2021 the Council must receive your form by 5pm on Tuesday 20 April 2021.

If you need a paper copy of the form or any help with your application you can contact the Council on 01473 432000.

How to use your Postal Vote