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 fourth 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 18 September 2025.
The following notices published by the (Deputy) Returning Officer:
- Statement of Persons Nominated (by Friday 22 August)
- Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 10 September)
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 [email protected].
Electoral Commission guidance
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 [email protected] or call 01594 812638.