UK parliamentary general election
The next UK parliamentary general election will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
All electors who are currently registered and eligible to vote will receive a poll card before polling day, which will let you know where you need to cast your vote.
On polling day, polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.
Results
- Declaration of Result of Poll for South Suffolk
- Declaration of Result of Poll for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
- Declaration of Result of Poll for Waveney Valley
Election Notices
Babergh District Council
- Notice of Election for the South Suffolk Constituency
- Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll, and Situation of Polling Stations for the South Suffolk Constituency
- Notice of Election Agents for the South Suffolk Constituency
- Notice of Time and Place for Opening of Postal Votes for the South Suffolk Constituency
Mid Suffolk District Council
- Notice of Election for the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Constituency
- Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll, and Situation of Polling Stations for the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Constituency
- Notice of Election Agents for the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Constituency
- Notice of Time and Place for Opening of Postal Votes for the Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Constituency
- Notice of Election for the Waveney Valley Constituency
- Statement of Persons Nominated, Notice of Poll, and Situation of Polling Stations for the Waveney Valley Constituency
- Notice of Election Agents for the Waveney Valley Constituency
- Notice of Time and Place for Opening of Postal Votes for the Waveney Valley Constituency
Where do I vote?
Key dates and deadlines for electors
The table below details key dates and deadlines for the upcoming general election.
Date | Action |
---|---|
Tuesday 18 June | Deadline (by 11:59pm) to register to vote (if you're not already registered) |
Wednesday 19 June | Deadline (by 5pm) for new applications to vote by post, or by postal proxy. |
Wednesday 19 June | Deadline (by 5pm) to make changes to, or to cancel existing postal vote arrangements. |
From Friday 21 June | Postal votes (1st batch) issued ~ all Postal Vote applications received and determined before 12:00pm on Friday 31 May will be included in this issue |
From Wednesday 26 June | Postal votes (2nd batch) issued ~ all Postal Vote applications received and determined between 12:01pm on Friday 31 May and 5pm on Wednesday 19 June will be included in this issue |
Wednesday 26 June | Deadline (by 5pm) to apply to vote by appointing a proxy |
Wednesday 26 June | Deadline (by 5pm) to Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. You need to apply if you vote at a polling station and do not have one of the accepted forms of photo ID |
Friday 28 June | First day issuing replacement lost and spoilt postal votes |
Thursday 4 July | Polling day. Polling stations open from 7am to 10pm |
Thursday 4 July | Last chance to replace lost or spoilt postal votes. Deadline is 5pm |
Thursday 4 July | Last chance to apply for an emergency proxy vote. Deadline is 5pm |
How to vote
To vote in an election, you must be registered.
If you've recently turned 18, or moved house, you may not be registered. You can register to vote online.
If you would like to vote in person at a polling station, you will need valid Voter ID.
If you are unable to attend the polling station, you can apply to vote by post. You are also able to apply for a proxy vote.
Information for candidates and agents
Candidates and agents can visit our Information for candidates and agents webpage to access an election timetable, request a register or absent voter list, and download nomination papers.
Contact us
Please email elections@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Please telephone 0300 1234000 (Option 7)
Our address is:
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
Our opening hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. (Excluding bank holidays)
You can also visit our Contact us webpage for other ways to get in touch.