European Parliamentary election - South West Region

The next scheduled election to take place in Cheltenham borough will be the European Parliamentary election taking place 23 May 2019.

Voting for the European Parliament will take place on 23 May. Cheltenham is part of the South West Region represented by six MEPs. Find out more about the European parliament and the election.

Please read the full notice of election below for further details.

For further information, and if you wish to stand in this election, please go to the Regional Returning Officers website.

How to vote

Visit our where to vote page to find locations of polling stations and information about how to vote in person.

In order to vote by post or proxy, please download a postal vote application form, or proxy application.

To vote at this election you need to be registered. Applications of registration must reach Cheltenham Borough Council, Municipal Offices, Promenade, GL50 9SA on Tuesday 7 May 2019.

Postal vote applications, amendments or cancellations must reach Cheltenham Borough Council, Municipal Offices, Promenade, GL50 9SA by 5pm on Wednesday 8 May 2019.

Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach Cheltenham Borough Council, Municipal Offices, Promenade, GL50 9SA by 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019.

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election, applied for on medical grounds or if your occupation, service or employment means that you cannot go to the polling station in person, and you only become aware of that fact after the deadline of 5pm on Wednesday 15 May 2019, must reach Cheltenham Borough Council, Municipal Offices, Promenade, GL50 9SA by 5pm on Thursday 23 May 2019.

Make sure you're registered

To register go to GOV.UK

To check if you are already registered please call 01242 262626 or email elections@cheltenham.gov.uk