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 sign-up for a postal vote 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 5 May 2022 the Council must receive your form by 5pm on Tuesday 19 April 2022.

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