The elections for Town, Parish, and Community Councils will take place on Thursday, 1 May 2025. Please take note of the key deadlines and requirements to ensure you are prepared to vote.
Key Election Deadlines
- Register to Vote – Deadline: Friday, 11 April 2025
Register online - Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – Deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
(Required if you do not have an accepted form of photo ID) - Apply for a Postal Vote – Deadline: Monday, 14 April 2025
- Apply for a Proxy Vote – Deadline: Wednesday, 23 April 2025
- Nomination Papers Submission – Deadline: 4:00 PM, Wednesday, 2 April 2025
(For individuals wishing to stand for election)
Polling Day Information
- Polling Stations will be open from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Polling Cards will not be delivered for the Ryde wards.
- Photo ID is required to vote in person.
The Polling Stations are as follows:
- Ryde North West Ward – All Saints Church Hall, West Street, Ryde + The Community Hall, Aspire Ryde, Dover St, Trinity Buildings
- Ryde South East Ward – Ryde Fire Station, Nicholson Rd
- Ryde West Ward – Ryde Family Centre, Pell Lane Ryde (The Bungalow next to the Car park entrance of Ryde Academy)