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New Mayor Elected in Newham

Newham has elected Labour’s Forhad Hussain as the new Mayor to lead the borough for the next four years.

Find out more about the result here
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Frequently Asked Questions

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  1. How can I register to vote?
  2. You are here: How can I apply for postal vote?
  3. Appoint someone you trust to vote for you
  4. If I pay Council Tax, am I automatically registered to vote?
  5. I have lost or not received my poll card, can I still vote?
  6. I have put today's date instead of my date of birth on the postal vote statement
  7. Can I vote online or by telephone?
  8. Can I vote at a different polling station?
  9. If you've received a postal vote but have changed your mind and want to vote in person at the polling station, can I cancel my postal vote?
  10. Can you bring your own pen/pencil to the polling station?

How can I apply for postal vote?

If you are registered to vote you can apply to vote by post via: 

Apply for a postal vote

The deadline to apply, cancel or change a postal vote or proxy postal vote for the Local and Mayoral elections on Thursday 7 May 2026 by no later than 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026

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