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
A By-Election has been called to fill six vacant seats on Longhope Parish Council.
Nominations commence on Thursday 29 May 2025 until 4pm on Friday 6 June 2025.
If contested the election will take place on Thursday 3 July 2025.
The following notices published by the Returning Officer:
- Notice of Election (Thursday 29 May)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (by Monday 9 June)
- Notice of Poll & Situation of polling stations (Wednesday 25 June)
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 17 June. 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 18 June 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 25 June 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 25 June you can apply online www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
To request a paper application, email [email protected] or call 01594 812638.