Registering to vote
Deadlines to register to vote in the Police and Crime Commissioner elections in May
- Register to vote by 16 April.
- Register for a postal vote by 17 April at 5pm.
- Register for a proxyl vote by 24 April at 5pm.
If you are already registered for a postal vote, you should receive your postal vote by 17 March.
The electoral register is a list of the names and addresses of everyone who is entitled to vote within the borough of Slough.
Why should I register?
- The information is required by law.
- If you are not registered, you cannot vote in elections.
- You may find it difficult to get credit, loans, a mortgage or bank account as the register is used by credit reference agencies.
Can anyone register to vote?
- You must be resident in the electoral area.
- You must be a British, Irish, Commonwealth citizen or citizen of a European Union country.
- You must be 18 or over, or must attain the age of 18 during the life of the registering period.
- You must not be subject to any legal incapacity to vote
The Electoral Commission website has more details on who can vote.
Proof of registration
Electoral Services can issue a Certificate of Residence, for the current register year where someone is registered. Anyone who requires a certificate should contact Electoral Services in advance. For more information or for help filling in your registration form email ballotbox@slough.gov.uk.
Monthly alteration deadline dates
We update the Electoral Register monthly between December and September each year. The Electoral Commission has a list of the latest deadlines.