Elections and voting

Elections will be going ahead as planned on 6 May 2021
Updates on our service due to Coronavirus
Elections will go ahead as planned on 6 May 2021. Additional measures will be in place to ensure your safety.
Contacting electoral services: Our electoral services team are now all working remotely and can be contacted by email or by telephone.
Latest elections
► County Council and Police, Fire & Crime Commissioner elections for Essex - Thursday 6 May 2021
► Notices of vacancies on parish councils
► Notice of vacancy - District Ward of Newport
► Notice of vacancy - District Ward of The Sampfords
Other information
► Safety precautions at polling stations
► Community Governance Review of Parishes 2021
► Registering to vote
► Voting in person, postal and proxy voting
► Polling stations and polling districts
► Annual canvass
► Past election results
► Electoral register
► Parliamentary Constituencies Boundary Review 2023
► Electoral boundary maps
► Electoral Services Privacy Notice
Safety precautions at polling stations for 6 May 2021
This year, for the safety of voters and polling officials the voting experience will be a little different:
- You will need to wear a face covering
- There may be a one way system in your station
- You may experience a small queue
- You may want to bring your own pen or pencil to mark your ballot paper - though the usual pencil will be provided if you don't
- If you do not already have one, and have any concerns or problem with attending in person, apply for a postal vote NOW
Go straight to our other related services
► General Election on Thursday 12 December 2019
► Electoral registration frequently asked questions
Additional information
► Notice of publication of alteration of the Register of Electors