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
Neighbourhood Planning Referendum - Lydney
The referendum will take place on Thursday 7 January 2027
For further information about the Neighbourhood Development Plan, including the background documents, please view our neighbourhood planning page,
Notices published by the Counting Officer
The following notices have been or will be published:
- Notice of Referendum - Friday 27 November 2026
- Publish Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations – by Tuesday 29 December 2026
Important Information
- Poll cards will be issued from Monday 30 November
- Postal votes will be issued from Monday 14 December
- If you vote at a polling station, you will be required to show an acceptable form of photographic ID.
How to vote and key dates
- Voter ID - All residents voting in person will be required to show an acceptable form of ID to be able to vote. Find out more here: Voter ID – what you need to do
- Register to vote - 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 to register to vote – Wednesday 16 December 2026.
- Apply for a Postal vote - You can apply online https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote Deadline to apply to vote by post – 5pm Thursday 17 December 2026
- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - You can apply online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – 5pm Tuesday 29 December 2026
To request a paper application, email [email protected] or call 01594 812638.
Local Election 2027
The next scheduled elections in the Forest of Dean will be the Local Elections, taking place on Thursday 6 May 2027.
For information about each type of election, please visit our types of election pages.