Democracy in Crawley

How decisions are made and who represents you

Elections 2024

Elections will be held on 2 May 2024.

  • Councillors for Crawley Borough Council (All Wards except Furnace Green)
  • Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex (All Wards)

The Timetable for the Borough Elections.

  • Notice of Election
  • Receipt of Nominations – Closes on 4pm on Friday 5 April
  • Publication of statement of persons nominated – Monday 8 April
  • Deadline for receiving applications for registration – Tuesday 16 April
  • Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes - 5pm on Wednesday 17 April
  • Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) – 5pm on Wednesday 24 April

    Police and Crime Commissioner for Sussex Election

    All information and notices relating the PCC Election can be found here.

    Voting

    In order to vote your name needs to be included on the Register of Electors. Find out about registering to vote and how to cast your vote.

    Polling station

    Please check your poll card as your polling station might have changed since you last voted. Polling places are usually busier early in the morning and after school so you may want to go at a different time when it’s likely to be quieter.

    Postal Voting

    You may prefer your ballot papers to be posted to you, so you don’t need to go to a polling station to vote. If you are not already registered for a postal vote you can apply here.

    The deadline for applying for a postal vote at these elections is Wednesday 17 April at 5pm.

    You'll need to complete a separate declaration form if you return your postal vote by hand. We won't be able to count your vote without the declaration.

    Proxy Voting

    You may appoint someone to vote on your behalf, you can apply here.

    The person you appoint as proxy must be registered to vote; be eligible to vote in these elections, and able to visit the polling station at which you would normally go to vote. This person can only vote as proxy for up to two domestic voters and two overseas voters.

    The deadline for applying for a proxy vote at these elections is 5pm, Wednesday 24 April. (except emergency proxy)

    Voter ID

    At all elections you will need to show photographic identifcation before you can vote at a polling station. Find out what is acceptable voter ID, and how to request a Voter Authority Certificate if you have no suitable form of photographic identity.

    Standing as a Candidate

    If you are interested in standing as a candidate please refer to the Electoral Commission’s for candidate's guidance. If you plan to stand in the Borough elections, please contact the Elections Office who will be able to provide a candidate’s guide and all the paperwork that is required.

    Contact Us

    Email elections@crawley.gov.uk
    Tel: 01293 438572