Elections and voting

Elections Act 2022

The Elections Act 2022 changed the way you can vote in local elections in the United Kingdom.

The law aims to make elections more secure, accurate and accessible.

Here’s a summary of the changes introduced by the act.

Registering to vote

Registering to vote is quick and easy – it takes just a few minutes online.

Postal voting

Postal voting – to qualify for a  postal vote you must be registered to vote. If you intend to request a postal vote, we recommend you register to vote well in advance of the deadline.

Vote by proxy

Proxy voting – you can appoint someone else to cast your vote on your behalf if you have a valid reason: for example, if you are ill, are unable to get to a polling station or are abroad during the election.

Accessible voting and reasonable adjustments

All voters deserve to cast their ballot independently and in secret. However, we know that disabled people face barriers to voting.

To address existing barriers for disabled voters, the Elections Act 2022 guarantees the right to request a reasonable adjustment at a polling station.

Send your request as soon as possible before an election to give us enough time to consider your request.

Send us your request by emailing electoralservices@hackney.gov.uk or calling 020 8356 3232.

Constituencies and wards

Constituencies and wards – there are 4 constituencies in Hackney:

• Hackney North and Stoke Newington
• Hackney South and Shoreditch
• Islington South & Finsbury (part)
• Tottenham (part)

Hackney has 21 wards in total.

Previous election results

Previous election results – this section contains links to previous election results in Hackney.

Notice of Verification Number

See Notice of Verification Number (google doc)

Notice of review of polling districts and polling places

See Notice of review of polling districts and polling places (google doc)

See (Acting) Returning Officer’s report on review of polling districts and polling places for 2023 to 2025 (google doc)

Notice of inspection of election expenses

See notice of inspection of election expenses – Parliamentary Election: Hackney North and Stoke Newington (google doc)

See notice of inspection of election expenses – Parliamentary Election: Hackney South and Shoreditch (google doc)

How to become a councillor

How to become a councillor – whatever needs changing in your neighbourhood, you could be the person to change it by becoming a local councillor. No other role gives you a chance to make such a huge difference to quality of life for people in your local area.