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

The election will take place on Thursday 18 September 2025 to elect one Parish Councillor.

The following notices published by the (Deputy) Returning Officer:

• Notice of Election - pdf - 83 Kb

• Statement of Persons Nominated - Longhope Parish - pdf - 85 Kb

• Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 10 September)

Information to candidates

Electoral Commission guidance

• Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England | Electoral Commission

Information to voters 

Key dates for voters 

• Deadline to register to vote - Tuesday 2 September. 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 3 September. 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 10 September. 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 10 September. You can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote   

To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638. 

Related Pages

• Elections Act 2022 - Voter ID and other changes
• Election results
• Register to vote
• Helping you to vote - disabled access and information
• Elected representatives
• Polling districts, places and stations
• Types of elections