Frequently Asked Questions

What are the deadline dates for the 4 July 2024 election?

• Register to vote - Midnight, Tuesday 18 June 2024
• Apply for a postal vote - 5pm, Wednesday 19 June 2024
• Apply to vote by proxy - 5pm, Wednesday 26 June 2024
• Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - 5pm, Wednesday 26 June 2024

Candidates

Where can I see who I can vote for?

The list of candidates for the 4 July election can be found here:   Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll - South Ribble constituency (PDF) [68KB]

Why are none of the political leaders not on my ballot paper?

The political leaders are not standing in this constituency.

Recent Parliamentary boundary changes

Why am I voting for the MP for Ribble Valley when I usually vote for the MP in South Ribble?

A boundary review was undertaken by the Boundary Commission for England last year, and it was them that decided to put the whole wards of Lostock Hall,

Walton le Dale West, Walton le Dale East, Bamber Bridge East, Bamber Bridge West, Coupe Green & Gregson Lane and Salmesbury and Walton into the Ribble Valley constituency. 

The Boundary Commission did do some publicity at the time. 

Any complaints can be directed to the Boundary Commission for England

Postal voting

When will my postal vote arrive?

If postal vote in place by 4 June the pack will be delivered around 20 June.

If after 4 June the pack will be delivered around 25 June.

I have made a mess of my postal vote can I have another?

You can have a replacement postal voting pack if it is spoiled, but see some common issues we are asked about:

• If you wrote in a colour pen that was not black the postal vote will still be accepted.
• If you made the wrong choice - if you make it clear who they should have voted for it will be accepted.
• If you have used the envelopes incorrectly - if you can put everything into one envelope we will accept it.
• If you have ripped your postal vote, you can tape it back together. 
• If you signed the wrong postal voting statement - cross out the signature and date of birth and replace it with the correct signature and date of birth. Even if it's not within the two boxes it will still be accepted.