Worcestershire County Council - Thursday 1 May 2025

pdf Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations - MHDC (156 KB)

pdf Notice of Election Agents Names and Offices (48 KB)

pdf Statement of Persons Nominated (68 KB)

pdf Notice of Election Worcestershire County Council (84 KB)

Elections to Worcestershire County Council will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

In January 2025, the leader of Worcestershire County Council asked the Government to cancel the scheduled County elections in May to allow for the reorganisation of local government in Worcestershire. The Government have since confirmed that Worcestershire will not be included in the first wave of local government reorganisation and the scheduled polls will go ahead on Thursday 1 May 2025 as usual.

This election will be held using the new boundaries and electoral arrangements put in place by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) following their review of Worcestershire County Council. The LGBCE made minor changes to the division boundaries and division names within Malvern Hills District. There will continue to be 8 County divisions within Malvern Hills; each division is represented by a single elected member. A map of the new division boundaries and further information can be found on the LGBCE’s website.

Information about this election can be found on Worcestershire County Council’s website.

Candidates and Agents

Guidance for candidates and agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website.

pdf Election Timetable County 2025 (12 KB)

pdf Spending limits for candidates within Malvern Hills (38 KB)

The nominations period has now closed, a list of candidates can be found on the Statement of Persons Nominated.

pdf Worcestershire County Council election (1 May) Malvern Hills District results) (69 KB)

pdf Police and Crime Commissioner Election (Malvern Hills District Local Results) (11.75 MB)

Previous Election Results

Each year we write out to all households to check whether we have the correct people registered to vote and to ask you to inform us of any changes. This year we will be contacting residents by email and phone, as well as by post. 

This means you may receive an email, phone call or letter from us asking you to check who we have registered and tell us about any changes.

If you are unsure whether an email or phone call is genuine contact us on 01684 862200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before replying or clicking on any links.

Search for your nearest polling station:
Visit the 'where do I vote' website

We have provided this link to another website solely to try and help you to find information. We are not responsible for the content of other websites, which are not controlled or endorsed by us. This is because it is an external webpage. The site is supported by the Electoral Commission and we provide the data but can’t guarantee its accuracy.

Register to vote on the Government's website. This is the fastest way of registering.

Voter ID

Voters must show photo identification (ID) before they vote at a polling station. This could be a photo driving licence, passport, older persons bus pass or PASS card. A full list of the ID documents we can accept is available on the Electoral Commission website. 

If you don’t already have any of the accepted forms of ID, you can apply online for a Voter Authority Certificate – this is a free photographic identification document. Applications for Voter Authority Certificates can be made online at GOVUK - Voter Authority Certificates. Applications can also be made by post or in person at The Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern WR14 3AF. Please contact Electoral Services 01684 862200 for further information.

If you are voting as a proxy on behalf of another elector you will need to present your own ID, not the ID of the person you are voting on behalf of.

If you have recently changed your name or your name on the Register of Electors does not match the name on your ID, you may be asked to provide further documentation.

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.

Apply for a postal vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

You will need to supply a photo of your signature written in ink. Do not supply an electronically signed version of your signature, your postal vote may be rejected at the next election if an electronic signature is supplied. You will need your National Insurance number to hand to complete the process. 

You can also apply to vote by post on a paper application form. If possible, please send your paper application 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.

The deadline to apply to vote by post is 5pm, 11 working days before the poll.

The Government has changed the postal vote application process and the identity of each voter is now checked when registering to vote and again when applying for a postal vote. Due to these changes, you may be asked to supply evidence of your identity, such as a driving licence or passport, when you apply for a postal vote. Existing postal voters will not be subject to an identity check until January 2026.

If you cannot make it to a polling station on polling day then you can send someone else to vote on your behalf. This is called voting by proxy.

You can register for a one-off proxy vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote. You can also apply using a paper application form - pdf Proxy Particular 2023 form (107 KB) .

To apply for permanent proxy vote (on grounds of employment, education or disability), please complete a permanent Proxy Vote Application form. 

The deadline to apply to vote by proxy is 5pm, 6 working days before poll. 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. 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.

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 Petition number 2025 (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 2025, is 3195

This is the minimum number of signatures needed to support any petitions to the council submitted after 31 March 2025 and before 1 April 2026.

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 2024, is 3146.

This is the minimum number of signatures needed to support any petitions to the council submitted after 31 March 2024 and before 1 April 2025.

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.

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) recently completed their review of the electoral and boundary arrangements for Worcestershire County Council. Information about the review can be found at the LGBCE website. As a result of LGBCE’s review the council and Acting Returning Officer will now review the suitability of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations within Malvern Hills. The proposed changes can be found in the Consultation Document 2024 below. Comments on the suitability and accessibility of polling stations, polling places and polling districts are welcomed. Comments can be made online at Polling Review 2024 Survey, by phone 01684 862200 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Feedback about polling stations and voting is welcomed at any time, but to ensure your comments are included in this review please respond by Monday 2 December 2024.

Please note that we are required to publish any comments received but personal information will be removed and anonymised before publication.

pdf Consultation Responses - Polling Station Review 2025 (105 KB)

pdf Consultation Responses - Polling station feedback - social media (83 KB)

pdf Notice of Review 2024 (80 KB)

pdf Consultation Document 2024 (482 KB)