Current and future elections
Please note that 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
Newnham on Severn Parish Council By-Election
A By-Election has been called to fill a vacant seat on Newnham on Severn Parish Council.
The election will take place on Thursday 26 February 2026.
The following notices published by the Returning Officer
- Notice of Election (Thursday 22 January)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (by Monday 2 February)
- Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 18 February)
How to vote
- Deadline to Register to vote - Tuesday 10 February - If you are not already registered or you have 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 11 February - You can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Deadline to Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - 5pm Wednesday 18 February - You can apply online: www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
- Deadly to Apply for a Proxy vote (someone to vote on your behalf) - 5pm Wednesday 18 February - You can apply online for some types of proxy voting www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote (you will need your National Insurance Number).
To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.