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HomeAbout the CouncilElections

Elections and Voting

  • Register to vote
  • Apply to vote by post
  • Apply to vote by proxy

Amendments to the electoral register

You can request amendments to the electoral register during the annual canvass or at any other time of the year

Annual Canvass

The annual canvass is carried out in July and August

Becoming a Councillor

If you would like to contribute to decisions about how local services are provided, why not become a councillor?

Changes to voting in Wales

Sixteen and seventeen year olds can now vote in Senedd (Welsh Parliament) elections. Find out more here

Elections - Current Vacancies

Details of current vacant positions in Community Council and County Borough Council wards within the Torfaen area

Forthcoming Elections

Dates of forthcoming elections for your local Councillors, Community Councillors, AMs, MPs and MEPs

Election Results

View the results of the various elections held in Torfaen

How to Vote

You can vote at a local polling station, vote by post or nominate someone to vote on your behalf (by proxy)

Register to Vote

Make sure you have the right to vote. It's free, quick and easy to register online

Voter changes for parliamentary and PCC elections

Voters will now need to show photo ID to vote at a polling station in parliamentary elections, by-elections and PCC elections

Working at an election

The elections team is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join a bank of Presiding Officers and Poll Clerks who can be called on when an election is due to be held

Community Review

Have your say on the review of community areas and community electoral arrangements

Local Government Boundary Review

Following the Local Government Boundary view, find details of the electoral wards from May 2022

Polling Station Review

Every five years, local authorities need to review local polling districts and polling stations to ensure they are convenient and accessible

Senedd constituencies review

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru is reviewing the Senedd constituency boundaries

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Find out about Voter ID

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