Elections campaign resources

The county council elections will be held on Thursday, 1 May, with all 84 county council seats being contested.

We want to ensure that everyone who is eligible to vote and wants to participate in the election is able to access clear information to enable them to do so. 

Website

Our Elections website contains all the information about the county council's election and results. You'll find information on registering to vote and support available at our libraries to help people to register to vote and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. There's also information on voter ID and voting.

How you can help 

There are several ways you can help support the campaign: 

  • Share our #LancsCCElections social media posts to your own social media channels. We will be posting across our accounts on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and Instagram.  
  • Signpost anyone with questions to our Elections website. 
  • Signpost anyone who needs support registering to vote or applying for a Voter Authority Certificate to our library service. 
  • Create your own social media posts, using the resources below. Please use #LancsCCElections on any elections related social media posts 
  • Display one of the Electoral Commission posters on Voter Registration, Voter ID, Voter Information on a noticeboard. 

Elections results

The #LancsCCElections results will be announced on Friday 2 May. 

There are a number of ways to keep updated on elections results: 

Election resources to download

The Electoral Commission have created resources to help local authorities and civil society partners support people to take part in the May 2025 polls. The resources cover registering to vote, voter ID, and what to expect at the polling station.

Download voter registration resources

Download voter ID resources 

Download voter information resources

Download anonymous voter resources

Accessible formats available

Information is also available in the following accessible formats: 

You can also watch the BSL Guide to Voter ID on the Electoral Commission UK YouTube channel (Opens in new window). 

Easy Read guides to local elections can be found on the My Vote My Voice campaign website (Opens in new window), which the Electoral Commission supports  

If you have any queries about these Electoral Commission resources please email: infoengland@electoralcommission.org.uk 

Support for blind and partially sighted voters

Polling stations will have equipment and support available to help everyone vote independently and in secret. This may include large print ballot papers or a tactile voting device.

To find out about support at your local polling station, please contact your local district council's elections office. Their details are as follows:

Burnley – 01282 425 011
Chorley – 01257 515 132
Fylde – 01253 658 658
Hyndburn – 01254 388 111
Lancaster – 01524 582 905
Pendle – 01282 661 662
Preston – 01772 906 908
Ribble Valley – 01200 414 411
Rossendale – 01706 252 445
South Ribble – 01772 625 625
West Lancashire – 01695 585 014
Wyre – 01253 887 257

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