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.
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.
The following notices published by the (Deputy) Returning Officer:
As no nominations were received to fill the vacant seat, a fourth election will be scheduled, with the date to be announced in the coming weeks.
Information to voters
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.