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.
Nominations commence on Thursday 22 January 2026 until 4pm on Friday 30 January 2026.
If contested 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)
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.
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.