Voting if you're a student
If you're a student, you may be able to register to vote at both your home address and your term-time address.
Check if you're already registered to vote
You can check (for free) if you're already on the electoral register by:
- completing our general enquiry form
- calling us on 01202 123 400
- emailing us at elections@bcpcouncil.gov.uk
Voting in a national poll
National polls are considered to be one election, but local elections are considered separate elections.
You can only vote once in a national poll, such as a general election or a national referendum.
This means you must choose if you want to vote at your home address or at your term-time address.
It is a criminal offence to vote twice in one election.
If you're not able to make it to the polling station on the day, then you can either:
- apply to vote by post
- apply to vote by proxy (appoint someone else to vote on your behalf)
Voting in a local election
If your home and university addresses are in two different local authority areas, you can vote in local elections in both areas.
This is because they are separate elections.
If they are in the same local authority area the national rules apply.