Current and future elections
Voters are now required to show photographic ID in the polling stations, further information can be found at www.fdean.gov.uk/voterid
Upcoming elections
Longhope Parish Council By-Election
A By-Election has been called to fill ONE vacant seat on Longhope Parish Council.
Nominations commence on Thursday 2 October 2025 until 4pm on Friday 10 October 2025.
If contested the election will take place on Thursday 6 November 2025.
The following notices published by the Returning Officer:
- Statement of Persons Nominated (by Monday 13 October)
- Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 29 October)
Information to candidates
If you wish to stand for election, you must complete the nomination papers and deliver them in person to the (Deputy) Returning Officer.
If you would like a paper copy posted to you, please email your name, and address to elections@fdean.gov.uk.
Key dates for voters
- Deadline to Register to vote – Tuesday 21 October if you are not already registered or recently moved house, register now. Please go to gov.uk/registertovote (you will need your National Insurance Number).
- Deadline to apply for a Postal vote - 5pm Wednesday 22 October you can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote (you will need your National Insurance Number).
- Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - 5pm Wednesday 29 October you can apply online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate (you will need your National Insurance Number).
- Deadline to apply for a Proxy vote - 5pm Wednesday 29 October you can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.