This page provides details of current and forthcoming elections and referendums.
Forthcoming Elections
East Sussex County Council Elections – Thursday 7 May 2026
Information on the East Sussex County Council Elections, due to be held on Thursday, 7th May 2026 is available on its dedicated page by clicking the button below. Official notices including Notice of Election, Notice of Election Agents, Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll are available on this page. Results will be published on this page once available during the count following close of poll.
Rye & Winchelsea District By-Election – Thursday 7 May 2026
Information on the Rye & Winchelsea District By-Election, due to be held on Thursday, 7th May 2026 is available on its dedicated page by clicking the button below. Official notices including Notice of Election, Notice of Election Agents, Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll are available on this page. Results will be published on this page once available during the count following close of poll.
Fairlight Parish Council By-Election – Thursday 7 May 2026
Information on the Fairlight Parish Council By-Election is available on its dedicated page by clicking the button below. Official notices including the Notice of Election & the Notice of Uncontested Election are available on this page.
Northiam Parish Council By-Election – Thursday 7 May 2026
Information on the Northiam Parish Council By-Election, due to be held on Thursday, 7th May 2026 is available on its dedicated page by clicking the button below. Official notices including Notice of Election, Statement of Persons Nominated & Notice of Poll are available on this page. Results will be published on this page once available during the count following close of poll.
Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Monday 30 March |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From Tuesday 31 March to Thursday 9 April between 10am and 4pm on working days by appointment |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 4pm on Thursday 9 April |
| Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent (all excluding parish council) | 4pm on Thursday 9 April |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | Thursday 9 April |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | Not later than 4pm on Friday 10 April |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Monday 20 April |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on Tuesday 21 April |
| Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | Tuesday 21 April |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5pm on Tuesday 28 April |
| Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates | 5pm on Tuesday 28 April |
| Publication of notice of poll | Tuesday 28 April |
| Publication of final election notice of alteration | Wednesday 29 April |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | Wednesday 29 April |
| First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes | Thursday 30 April |
| Polling day | 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5pm on Thursday 7 May |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5pm on Thursday 7 May |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 9pm on Thursday 7 May |
| Delivery of return as to election expenses (parish council only) | Thursday 4 June |
| Delivery of return as to election expenses (all excluding parish council) | Friday 12 June |
| Sending postal vote identifier rejection notices | By Friday 7 August |
Electoral Commission Guidance for Candidates and Agents
Local Government Guidance: Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England | Electoral Commission
Parish Guidance: Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission
Nomination Packs
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Elections Enquiries
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