This page provides details of current and forthcoming elections and referendums.
Forthcoming Elections
Westfield Parish – Westfield Ward By-Election – Thursday 9 July 2026
Timetable
| Event | Date |
| Publication of notice of election | Thursday 4 June |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From Friday 5 June up to 4 pm on Friday 12 June between 10 am and 4 pm on working days by appointment |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 4 pm Friday 12 June |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | 4 pm Friday 12 June |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | Not later than 4pm on Monday 15 June |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Tuesday 23 June |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5 pm on Wednesday 24 June |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5 pm Wednesday 1 July |
| Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates | 5 pm Wednesday 1 July |
| Publication of notice of poll | Wednesday 1 July |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | Thursday 2 July |
| First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes | Friday 3 July |
| Polling day | 7 am – 10 pm on Thursday 9 July |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5 pm Thursday 9 July |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5 pm Thursday 9 July |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 9 pm Thursday 9 July |
| Deadline for production of temporary Voter Authority Certificates | 10 pm Thursday 9 July |
| Delivery of return as to election expenses (parish council elections only) | By Thursday 6 August |
Parish Nomination Pack below
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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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