Voting and Elections

Register to vote on the Government's website (opens in new window). This is the fastest way of registering.

Before you do this you will need to know your national insurance number. If you do not have a national insurance number, or have lost it, please contact 01684 862200.

Usually within three to six weeks of the Electoral Registration Officer receiving your application your name will be added to the Register of Electors as long as your details can be correctly verified.

We will write and confirm that your name has been added to the Register.

During an election period there is a special deadline by which names can be added to the register.

Please see the relevant Notice of Elections for details of the deadline for applications to be made.

Voting by Post

Voting by post allows you to vote at home without needing to visit a polling station. Before each election we will send your ballot paper to you in the post with a form to complete with your date of birth and signature.

pdf You can register for a postal vote by completing a postal vote application form.  (14 KB)

If possible, please send your form via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Emailed forms will be received and processed faster, and we will be able to acknowledge receipt via email reply. Alternatively, you can send your form via post to Electoral Services, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AF.

Proxy Voting

You can register for a one-off proxy vote (appointing someone to vote on your behalf). pdf Complete a proxy vote application form. (102 KB)

To apply for permanent proxy vote (on grounds of employment, education or disability), please complete a permanent proxy vote application form (opens in new window)

The deadline to apply to vote by proxy is normally 6 working days before an election. However, in some circumstances emergency proxy voting is also available. Further information about voting by emergency proxy, including application forms. Download application forms from the electoral commission website (opens in new window). Please contact us for further information and guidance about voting by Emergency Proxy.

If possible, please send your form via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Emailed forms will be received and processed faster, and we will be able to acknowledge receipt via email reply. Alternatively, you can send your form via post to Electoral Services, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AF. 

Referendums/Petitions 2022

The Local Government Act 2011 requires the Council to publish a verification number notice which sets out the minimum number of signatures which would be needed to support a valid petition requiring the council to hold a referendum on whether the district should change to a different form of governance.

pdf Publish a verification number notice. (10 KB)

The minimum number, equal to 5 per cent of the local government electors for Malvern Hills District Council shown in the revised register published at 15 February 2022, is 3117.

This is the minimum number of signatures needed to support any petitions to the council submitted between 31 March 2022 and before 1 April 2023.

A new number will be published in February 2023 and if the number is less than 3117 then the new number will apply from the date published.

Register of Electors

The Register of Electors contains the names and addresses of everyone living in the district who are eligible to vote (British, Commonwealth and citizens of other European Union Members States). In order to vote your name must be on the Register of Electors for the area in which you live.

The information contained within the Register can only be used for certain purposes such as elections, law enforcement and credit referencing.

If you have any queries please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 01684 862200.

Boundary reviews

The Boundary Commission for England is currently reviewing parliamentary constituency boundaries in England.

No changes are currently proposed to the West Worcestershire Parliamentary Constituency.

Read more about the review of parliamentary constituencies in England

The Local Government Boundary Commission (LGBCE) recently completed their review of the district wards in Malvern Hills. The review looked at the number of councillors, the number of electors represented by each councillor and the size and boundaries of each ward. The LGBCE have reduced the number of councillors on the district council from 38 to 31, the number of wards has been reduced from 22 to 18. The warding pattern of Malvern Town Council has also changed. Further information about the review can be found at Malvern Hills | Local Government Boundary Commission of England Site (LGBCE).

As a result of the LGBCE’s review, a review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations will now take place. The (Acting) Returning Officer has published a consultation paper outlining their comments and recommendations.

• pdf Consultation Paper (1.08 MB)
• pdf Notice of review (68 KB)
• pdf Malvern Hills Map (8.96 MB)

The council welcomes proposals and comments from any voters, groups or organisations within Malvern Hills. Comments from voters with a disability or groups supporting people with disabilities are particularly welcome. The deadline for the receipt of comments is 25 October 2022. Comments and representations may be submitted as follows:

Online: Polling Review 2022

By post: Electoral Services, Malvern Hills District Council, The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, WR14 3AF.

Timetable for review:

All comments and proposals will be published on the council’s website.