Petersfield residents who want to vote by post in the forthcoming neighbourhood plan referendum have until November 4 to apply for their forms.

On November 19, Petersfield will go to the polls over a document that would have a big influence in how the town develops over the next decade and beyond.

While most electors will choose to visit polling stations to cast their vote on the day postal voting is becoming increasingly popular.

Many residents have signed up to vote by post in every election and they have received their postal voting papers for the referendum already.

Other residents who would like to vote by post can apply by phoning East Hampshire District Council’s elections team on 01730 234350 or by going to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk. Their postal voting forms will then be sent to them by November 9.