A General Election has been called for Thursday 4 July 2024.
There are four constituencies that fall within the boundary of our area we run the elections for two of them, Barrow and Furness and Westmorland and Lonsdale.
For residents that live in our area but are voting in elections for the Penrith and Solway constituency, that are being run by Cumberland Council, there is information about General Election 2024, on the Cumberland Council website.
For residents that live in our area but are voting in elections for the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency, that are being run by Lancaster City Council, there is information on voting and elections on the Lancaster City Council website.
You can check who's standing, and where your polling station is by entering your postcode on the Electoral Commission's website, 'Elections in your area' web page.
Gov.uk provide advice on who can vote in a General Election.
Candidates
The candidates for the General Election have now been announced and the poll will take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.
| Candidates | Description |
|---|---|
| FELL, Simon | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| MORGAN, Barry John Philip | Reform UK |
| MORGAN, Lisa | Party of Women |
| SCROGHAM, Michelle | Labour Party |
| WAITE, Adrian | Liberal Democrats |
| WRENNALL, Lorraine | The Green Party |
| Candidates | Description |
|---|---|
| CLAYTON, Phil | Green Party |
| FARRON, Tim | Liberal Democrats |
| JACKMAN, Matty | The Conservative Party Candidate |
| LONG, Wendy Margaret | Social Democratic Party |
| SMITH, Pippa | Labour Party |
| SOLABARRIETA, Izzy | Heritage Party |
| STUDHOLME, John | Independent |
| TOWNLEY, James Edmund | Reform UK |
Notices of election
- Barrow and Furness Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll (PDF , 124KB)
- Barrow and Furness Notice of Appointment of Election Agents (PDF , 124KB)
- Barrow and Furness Location of Polling Stations (PDF , 152KB)
- Barrow and Furness Notice of Election (PDF , 117KB)
- Westmorland and Lonsdale Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll (PDF , 130KB)
- Westmorland and Lonsdale Notice of Appointment of Election Agents (PDF ,122KB)
- Westmorland and Lonsdale Location of Polling Stations (PDF , 168KB)
- Westmorland and Lonsdale Notice of Election (PDF , 116KB)
Polling Stations
If you vote in a polling station, this will be listed on your poll card. You can also find it on the Electoral Commission website.
Due to the short notice of the General Election some polling stations have had to change from their usual locations.
Voters who have previously voted at St. Cuthbert’s Church, Clifton will now go to Clifton Primary School.
Voters who previously voted at The Belsfield Hotel, Bowness-on-Windermere will now vote at Windermere Rugby Union Football Club, Dawes Meadow, Longlands Road, Bowness-on-Windermere.
Voters who previously voted at Coniston Institute will now vote at Coniston Sports and Social Centre, Shepherd’s Bridge Lane, Coniston.
Some voters who usually vote at The Athenaeum in Leasgill, will now vote at Sedgwick Village Hall. This is because the polling district of Hincaster is in the Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency, whilst the polling district of Heversham is in the Westmorland and Lonsdale constituency. This move was necessary to ensure that voters cast their vote in the right constituency.
If you previously voted at the Athenaeum and are not sure which polling station to go to, check your poll card, or contact us.
Registering to vote
The deadline for our receiving applications to vote for this election was midnight Tuesday 18 June 2024.
If you are not on the electoral register already, you will have to register to vote to take part in this election. It is particularly important you make sure you are registered if you have:
- recently moved house
- recently turned 18
Postal voting
The deadline for our receiving applications to vote by post or to vote as a proxy by post for this election was 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.
For existing postal voters, or those who applied and determined before 3 June, dispatch dates are:
- Postal votes to overseas addresses - 11 June
- Postal votes to UK addresses - 19 June
For postal vote applications or changes determined on or after 3 June, postal vote packs will be dispatched on 24 June, and delivered to UK addresses around the 26 June.
If you have a postal vote:
- please leave plenty of time for posting it back to us in the envelope provided
- we recommend you post your vote rather than hand deliver it to our offices
- please do not use the letter boxes at our offices to post your postal vote, as your vote will not count
The rules on postal voting have changed and we have to keep a record of every postal vote that is handed to a member of staff at one of our offices.
Anyone returning a postal vote by hand to the Local Returning Officer must complete a postal vote return form. A postal vote returned by hand that is not accompanied by a postal vote return form will be rejected. There are also new limits on the number of postal votes that can be handed in by one person.
Postal voters are encouraged to use the Royal Mail envelope provided with the postal vote pack, where ever possible.
Electors who wish to hand their postal vote in at the polling stations or designated council offices must complete a postal vote return form for the postal vote to be accepted.
At polling stations: Presiding Officers and Clerks will have the necessary form to be completed at the polling station.
Council Offices: Signage will be in place at each office to tell electors where they need to go to complete the form necessary for them to hand their postal vote in.
Postal votes should not be put through the letter boxes or internal mail boxes in the buildings as these will have to be rejected.
If your address falls in the Penrith and Solway, or Morecambe and Lunesdale constituencies and you need advice on returning a postal vote to a council office - contact their elections teams:
Penrith and Solway constituency elections team, Cumberland Council:
0300 373 3730
elections@cumberland.gov.uk
Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency elections team, Lancaster City Council:
01524 582 905
elections@lancaster.gov.uk
Reissuing postal votes
Your postal vote pack can be reissued if you have spoiled any part of your pack, if you have lost your postal voting pack, or if you never received your postal voting pack.
Postal vote reissues will be managed by the Acting Returning Officer for your constituency. We can take queries on reissues for the Barrow and Furness, and Westmorland and Lonsdale constituencies.
If your address falls in the Penrith and Solway, or Morecambe and Lunesdale constituencies please contact the relevant Acting Returning Officer by contacting their elections teams:
Penrith and Solway constituency elections team, Cumberland Council:
0300 373 3730
elections@cumberland.gov.uk
Morecambe and Lunesdale constituency elections team, Lancaster City Council:
01524 582 905
elections@lancaster.gov.uk
If you have spoiled your postal vote pack it is important than you contact the Acting Returning Officer straight away. We can advise whether you definitely need a reissue, and how you go about getting one. Packs that have been spoiled must be sent back to us in full before we can reissue them.
Postal vote packs that have been lost, stolen or not received can only be reissued from Friday 28 June. If your postal vote pack does not turn up before that date please contact the Acting Returning Officer and we can arrange a reissue.
Proxy voting
The deadline for our receiving applications to vote as a proxy by post for this election was 5pm Wednesday 26 June 2024.
Your appointed proxy will need to vote at your polling station on your behalf unless they apply to vote as your proxy by post.
Proxy voting by post
Once appointed, your proxy will need to apply to vote as your proxy by post by 5pm Wednesday 19 June 2024.
Your appoint proxy can request the application to vote as your proxy by post from us by emailing: elections3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Voter ID
The deadline for our receiving applications for a voter authority certificate for this election was 5pm Wednesday 26 June 2024.
In the UK you are legally required to show photo identification (ID) when voting at a polling station at this election.
Examples of photo ID
You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following:
- Passport
- Driving licence (including provisional license)
- Blue badge
- Certain concessionary travel cards
- Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
- Biometric Immigration document
- Defence identity card
- Certain national identity cards
You will only need to show one form of photo ID, but it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy. The name on your ID must be the same name you used to register to vote.
If you don't have an accepted form of photo ID
If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate.
Apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.
If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact our elections team by email at .
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for use at a particular election is 5pm, six working days before the date of that election.
For more information, including the full list of accepted forms of photo ID:
- visit the Electoral Commission website
- or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280
How to stand for election
The deadline for nominations has now passed and the list of candidates has been published.
If you are a candidate and have any queries please contact us:
Email: elections3@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
Call us: 0300 373 3300