B&NES Council are committed to ensuring that all voters have a
\npositive voting experience.
\nYou may need assistance or advice when voting by post
\nor at a polling station, if you have a disability or
\naccessibility need.<\/p>\n
Voting in person
\nWherever possible, our polling stations are wheelchair
\naccessible and will have a designated and signposted
\nwheelchair entrance. In cases where this is not possible,
\nwe can make arrangements to ensure that you are able
\nto vote at your local polling station.
\nThere are other measures we can provide if you need
\nthem, such as the following:
\n\uf0b7 Adapted polling booths
\n\uf0b7 Large print versions of ballot papers
\n\uf0b7 Tactile voting devices (for blind or partially sighted
\nvoters)
\n\uf0b7 Pencils with grips
\n\uf0b7 Assistance from the Presiding Officer
\nYou can choose anyone aged over 18 to accompany
\nyou in the polling station to help you vote.
\nMake a support request
\nIf you need additional support, we are here to help.<\/p>\n
You can make a support request by completing an
\nonline form: https:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/form\/voter-
\nassistance-contact-form
\nWe will be in touch to ensure that we put in place the
\nsupport you need.
\nIf you prefer to speak to us on the phone, please call
\n01225 477333.
\nAlternatively you can email elections@bathnes.gov.uk<\/p>\n
If you are able to let us know your needs in advance, it
\nwill make it easier for us to provide you with a quick and
\nconvenient service on polling day.<\/p>\n
ensuring that all our voters have a
\npositive voting experience.
\nYou may need assistance or advice when voting by post
\nor at a polling station, if you have a disability or
\naccessibility need.
\nVoting in person
\nWherever possible, our polling stations are wheelchair
\naccessible and will have a designated and signposted
\nwheelchair entrance. In cases where this is not possible,
\nwe can make arrangements to ensure that you are able
\nto vote at your local polling station.
\nThere are other measures we can provide if you need
\nthem, such as the following:
\n\uf0b7 Adapted polling booths
\n\uf0b7 Large print versions of ballot papers
\n\uf0b7 Tactile voting devices (for blind or partially sighted
\nvoters)
\n\uf0b7 Pencils with grips
\n\uf0b7 Assistance from the Presiding Officer
\nYou can choose anyone aged over 18 to accompany
\nyou in the polling station to help you vote.
\nMake a support request
\nIf you need additional support, we are here to help.<\/p>\n
You can make a support request by completing an
\nonline form: https:\/\/www.bathnes.gov.uk\/form\/voter-
\nassistance-contact-form
\nWe will be in touch to ensure that we put in place the
\nsupport you need.
\nIf you prefer to speak to us on the phone, please call
\n01225 477333.
\nAlternatively you can email elections@bathnes.gov.uk<\/p>\n
If you are able to let us know your needs in advance, it
\nwill make it easier for us to provide you with a quick and
\nconvenient service on polling day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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