At the election we will choose the person to represent Taunton Deane in the House of Commons. Our Member of Parliament is the only person in national politics who we get to elect.

So this election is our one opportunity to pick a true champion for Taunton Deane who will really work to represent everyone in our community and speak up for us in the corridors of power.

Firstly, you must be eligible to vote. This means anyone aged 18 or over on 6 May, provided they are British, Irish or a citizen of a Commonwealth country and live in the UK.

Secondly, you must be registered to vote. To learn about that click here.

Thirdly, you must be resident within the Taunton Deane constituency. This covers Taunton and Wellington, as well as all the villages from Stoke St Gregory to Churchinford to Wiveliscombe and to West Bagborough.

Finally, you must decide how you will vote. There are three options; at a polling booth in person, or by Proxy, or via a Postal vote. To learn about postal voting click here.

If you are on the electoral register, you will receive a poll card telling you where your local polling station is and when it is open.

If you lose your card, or don’t have, don’t worry, you can find out where your polling station is by contacting Taunton Deane Borough council at:

Electoral Registrations Officer
The Deane House, Belvedere Road
Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1HE
Ph. 01823 356316 / 356356

Email: electoralservices@tauntondeane.gov.uk
Website: http://www.tauntondeane.gov.uk/

This depends on how you intend to vote.

In person at a polling booth or by proxy
The election is due to be held on May 6th 2010. Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm.

By postal vote
If you intend to vote by post, you need to fill in an application form, which you send to your local electorate office. Your ballot papers (voting form) will usually arrive one week before the election. Click here to learn more and download the application form.