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 six vacancies on Longhope Parish Council. Five of these seats have already been filled through an uncontested election. There is one remaining vacancy, which will go to a vote if contested.
If the election is contested, it will take place on Thursday, 17 July 2025
A third election date has now been set to fill the remaining vacancy on Longhope Parish Council.
If the seat is contested, the election will take place on Thursday, 31 July 2025.
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.
Nominations start Thursday 26 June and close 4pm Friday 04 July.
If you would like a paper copy posted to you, please email your name, and address, to elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.
The following notices published by the (Deputy) Returning Officer:
- Notice of Election (Thursday 26 June)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (by Monday 07 July)
- Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 23 July)
Electoral Commission guidance
Information to voters
Key dates for voters
- Deadline to Register to vote – Tuesday 15 July. 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 16 July 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 23 July 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 23 July you can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.