Elections and voting
The Electoral Services office oversees the running of Elections for the City and County of Swansea. They are also responsible for managing the Electoral Register.
We're contacting all households to make sure that the electoral register is up to date.
When you receive your letter, just follow the instructions so we know you're registered and ready to vote.
Voter ID - Application for a Voter Authority Certificate
From 4 May 2023, voters in Wales will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.
The electoral register
The electoral register lists the names and addresses of everyone who is registered to vote in public elections.
Student Electoral Registration
As a student, you can register at both your term time address and at the address you live at outside of term time.
Swansea Community Review 2023
The Commission is undertaking a Community Review of the Swansea Principal Council area.
2023 Parliamentary Review - Revised Proposals
The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies is conducted in accordance with the Parliamentary Constituencies Act 1986 (as amended).
Publication of Revised Register of Electors
The revised register will incorporate changes to ward boundaries and polling districts implemented in accordance with The City and County of Swansea (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2021.
Election results
The results for various types of elections.
How do I vote?
In the UK, there are three different ways you can vote.
Review of electoral arrangements for Swansea - final recommendations
A process has been underway in Wales, over the last four years, to look at the electoral arrangements for the 22 principal local authorities.
Be a Councillor
Councillors are elected by the community they represent to decide how the council should carry out its various activities.
Where is my polling station?
Your allocated polling station will be shown on your poll card or alternatively you can use our postcode search.
How we handle your personal data
How we handle your information in Electoral Services.
Electoral Register purchases
Electors can purchase the open register.
Ward map
Find your local ward.