Accessible voting

Everyone should be able to vote independently and confidently. Norwich City Council offers several services and tools to make voting accessible for people with disabilities or additional needs. If you wish to request a reasonable adjustment please click the button below.

Polling station accessibility

  • step-free access at all polling stations
  • wheelchair-friendly booths available
  • trained staff ready to assist

Helpful equipment available

  • large print ballot papers
  • magnifying glasses
  • tactile voting devices (for blind or partially sighted voters)
  • McGonagle reader (on request – helps mark ballots in private)
  • low-level booths
  • pencil grips

Assistance options

  • You can bring a companion (close relative or registered voter) to help you vote.
  • Polling station staff are trained to assist respectfully and confidentially.

Audio ballot papers for elections on 7 May 2026

You can listen to a recording of the ballot papers the Norwich City Council and Norfolk County Council elections. There is a separate audio recording for each of the 13 wards and 13 divisions.

Norwich City Council Wards

Norfolk County Council Divisions

Voter ID help

British Sign Language (BSL) resources

Watch videos from the Electoral Commission on:

Practice and guides

Need help or have questions?

Contact the elections team by emailing elections@norwich.gov.uk or call 0344 980 3333.

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