Media attendance at elections

The general election is scheduled to take place on Thursday 4 July 2024. Ballots will be counted after polling stations close at 10pm.

Media organisations must register for accreditation in advance to gain access to the count.

Count location

The count for Richmond Park and Twickenham constituencies will be held at the Sports Hall, St Mary’s University, Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4SX. 

Find out more about the count location.

Attending the count

For media to attend the count, they must be formally accredited. Those without prior accreditation will not be able to enter the count on the night.

How to apply

Before you apply for media accreditation, read the below documents: 

• Media guidance
• Secrecy of proceedings

Complete and return the registration form to press-pr@richmond.gov.uk by 5pm on Friday 28 June 2024.

Contact

For enquiries about attending the count, contact Richmond Council Press Office at press-pr@richmond.gov.uk or on 020 8487 5182.

Please do not contact the university directly.