Electors who applied for a postal vote in or before January 2024, now have to reapply to receive their ballot paper through the post.
Due to the implementation of The Elections Act, all electors can now only have a postal vote for a maximum of three years, at which point a full reapplication must be made to continue voting by post.
In Hull, over 19,000 electors currently receiving their vote via post will need to reapply by 31 January 2026.
Hull City Council’s Electoral Services team are now starting to contact those voters affected either by post or email to encourage re-application.
Matt Jukes, Hull City Council Chief Executive and Returning Officer, said: “As Hull’s postal vote turnout is around 65 per cent, it is imperative that all postal electors renew their application as quickly as possible, ensuring they are able to vote in any upcoming election.
“The application process is quick and simple and we have a team at the council able to support any residents that need it.”
Contact with residents will run until January 2026. Find out more about postal voting and registration to vote here.
