Look out for postal vote renewal invitation
Published Wednesday, 20th August 2025
Thousands of people in Pendle registered to vote by post are being advised to renew their postal vote soon because of a change to the law.
Following changes introduced by the Elections Act 2022, all postal voters must now reapply for their postal vote every three years. 
This change affects around 13,500 people in Pendle who will need to reapply by 31 January 2026 to continue voting by post in future elections.
Andrea Mullin, Elections and Registration Manager for Pendle Borough Council, said: “All postal vote applicants must now provide additional information including National Insurance number and an up-to-date sample of their signature.
“Anyone who doesn’t renew their postal vote by the deadline will need to vote in person at their polling station until they submit a new postal vote application.”
Where the Council holds a valid email address postal voters will receive details electronically. Letters will be sent to everyone else explaining how to reapply.
The quickest way to apply to vote by post is online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
Those who no longer wish to have a postal vote can contact the Elections Team to request to have it removed by emailing elections@pendle.gov.uk or calling 01282 661662 or 661619.
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