I have been called away at the last minute with work and am unable to make it to the polling station

You can apply for an emergency proxy, your request for an emergency proxy must be due to reasons that you weren't aware of before proxy vote deadline (5pm, 6 working days before the day of Poll). You will need to obtain a form from us which will need to be countersigned by your employer, there are also provisions for anyone who is self-employed.

- Emergency Proxy application form - work 

Please download and complete the relevant application form from the links above and return to Electoral Services, Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Stroud, GL5 4UB or send a clear scan or photo of the completed form by email to elections@stroud.gov.uk. The completed application form needs to be returned by 5pm on the day of Poll.