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 was called to fill ONE vacant seat on Longhope Parish Council.
The nomination period has now closed (4pm on Friday 10 October 2025).
The following notices published by the Returning Officer:
Key dates for voters
- Deadline to Register to vote – 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 - 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 - 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 - you can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.