Improving the accessibility of elections

Summary

Changes have been made which aim to provide greater flexibility and choice in how disabled voters are supported to vote at polling stations. 

These apply to local elections in England, Police and Crime Commissioner elections in England and Wales, local and Assembly elections in Northern Ireland, and general elections in the UK including recall petitions. They do not apply to Scottish Parliament or Senedd elections, or to local elections in Scotland and Wales.

Reporting on May 2023 local elections in England

Reporting on May 2023 local elections in England

The May 2023 local elections in England were the first elections where there was increased flexibility as to what support and equipment could be provided in polling stations to enable, or make it easier for, disabled people to vote independently and in secret.

Read our report into the May 2023 local elections in England.