Residents in Gorton and Denton are being reminded of key deadlines if they intend to vote in the forthcoming parliamentary by‑election.
The by‑election, which will elect a new MP for the constituency, will take place on Thursday, February 26.
Gorton and Denton covers the Manchester wards of Burnage, Levenshulme, Longsight and Gorton & Abbey Hey, along with the Tameside wards of Denton South, Denton North West, and parts of Audenshaw and Denton North East.
Anyone not already on the electoral register will be unable to vote unless they register by Tuesday, February 10. Residents who have recently moved are urged to ensure they are registered at their current address.
Registering to vote is quick and straightforward. Those not yet registered can visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote (gov.uk in Bing). Applicants will need their date of birth and National Insurance number.
Residents already on the register at their current address do not need to take any further action.
Voters who are registered can choose to vote by post or appoint a proxy.
- Postal vote applications must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, February 11.
- Proxy vote applications must be submitted by 5pm on Wednesday, February 18.
Tameside residents who need to update their details—such as a change of surname—or who wish to check whether they are registered can contact Tameside Electoral Services on 0161 342 8355 or email elections@tameside.gov.uk.
Residents in the relevant parts of Manchester can call 0161 234 1212 or email ESU@manchester.gov.uk.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on polling day. Voters will need to show an accepted form of photo ID or a Voter Authority Certificate. Information on valid ID and how to apply for free voter ID by 5pm on 18 February is available at:
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/voter-id
You are eligible to vote in the by‑election if you are aged 18 or over and a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen. Further details are available on the Electoral Commission website: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk