You have an upcoming election

Thursday 03 September 2026: Edinburgh local election Portobello/Craigmillar by-election

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Voter registration

Register to vote

You have until Tuesday 18 August 2026

Voting by post

Apply for a postal vote

If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until Wednesday 19 August 2026.

Apply for a postal vote

If you have a postal vote

Your returning officer will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.

Edinburgh local election Portobello/Craigmillar by-election candidates

The list of candidates for this election will be published after Friday 31 July 2026.

There may also be community council elections in some areas.

Your polling station

Please check back closer to the time of the election to find out the address of your polling station.

You'll also get a poll card in the post before the election. This will tell you where to vote. If you haven’t received your polling card, contact your returning officer.

Opening times

Thursday 03 September 2026 — 7am – 10pm

Accessibility at polling stations

Polling stations have a range of accessibility support to help you cast your vote.

Read more about Accessibility at polling stations.

Get help with electoral registration

Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

Electoral Registration Officer
Lothian Valuation Joint Board
17A South Gyle Crescent
Edinburgh
EH12 9FL

Phone: 0131 344 2500

Email: enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk

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