On 23 June 2016, the country voted on 'Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?'
| Name of option | Number of votes |
|---|---|
| Leave | 40,177 (65.5%) |
| Remain | 21,181 (34.5%) |
Number of ballots counted: 61,358
Turnout: 64.89%
The ballot papers rejected were as follows:
- No official mark: 0
- Both answers voted for: 16
- Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified: 1
- Unmarked or void for uncertainty: 18
The total number of ballot papers rejected was: 35