Notices

There will be quite a lot of notices and signs to help all people vote. These are called 'Guidance to Voters' notices. You will see posters on the way into the polling station, inside the room where you vote and even inside the polling booth. Some of these might be in large print to help people who find it hard to see or read. These notices tell you what you are voting for and how to vote.

Large Print Ballot Paper

The law says that a large print ballot paper should be put up in the polling station. There will be one large print ballot paper. This should be close to the polling booths. This is so people who find it hard to see or read can look at it and compare it to their ballot paper.

Handy Hint

If you think it would help, ask to take the large print ballot papers into the polling booth. That way you can look at them next to your actual ballot papers.

Extra help

If you cannot see or read any of the notices very clearly, ask the Presiding Officer to tell you what is written on them. Alternatively you can ask him or her to help you complete the ballot paper.

Accessible Polling Booth

If you use a wheelchair or need to sit down while voting there will be an accessible polling booth. These booths do not need to be provided by law but in Derby we have at least one available in every building we use for voting.

An accessible polling booth is wider and has a lower shelf to lean on for you to vote. This means you get to cast your vote in secret, the same as everyone else. If you need to use an accessible booth and can't see one, ask for it. They can be moved around.

Ballot Boxes

The ballot box is where you put your ballot paper after you have voted. It should be easy to find. Election staff will put it somewhere accessible in the polling station. They should also put it at a height that wheelchair users can reach.

Where can I get a registration form and other information in other languages?

The Electoral Commission website allows you to download forms  and to get other information in other languages.

Where can I get a registration form and other information in other formats?

The Electoral Commission website allows you to download forms and to get other information in audio or large print formats.

What provision is made at elections for people with disabilities?

Derby City Council has to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and other laws to make polling stations accessible for people with disabilities where reasonable and practicable.

What provision is there at polling stations for blind voters?

Tactile voting templates and large print versions of ballot papers are available at all polling stations. You can take a companion with you to assist you or ask the presiding officer at the polling station for help. Or, you could request a postal vote. Contact the Elections office for more details.

What provision is there at polling stations for non-English speakers?

All voting materials are in English only – this is the law. However, there may be guidance notes in other languages. Contact the Elections office for more details.

What provision is there at polling stations for wheelchairs?

Each polling station is different, but every polling station has been inspected to ensure that it is accessible. Where necessary equipment such as temporary ramps has been provided to improve access.

Can I get help filling in my postal vote?

Yes - Contact the Elections office to find out what help is available.

Contact

Electoral Registration Officer
Derby City Council
Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
DE1 2FS

Telephone: 01332 255478
Textphone: 01332 256666
Email: elections@derby.gov.uk