Statutory Notices
Registration, Notice and Key Dates
| Notice / Deadline | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Election | 11 June 2026 | |
| Receipt of Nominations | 19 June 2026 | 4pm |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 19 June 2026 | 4pm |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 19 June 2026 | 4pm |
| Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated | 22 June 2026 | 4pm |
| Last Day to Register to Vote | 30 June 2026 | |
| Last Day to Apply to Vote by Post | 1 July 2026 | 5pm |
| Last Day to Apply to Vote by Proxy | 8 July 2026 | 5pm |
| Last Day for Voter Authority Certificates | 8 July 2026 | 5pm |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | 8 July 2026 | |
| Appointment of Counting and Polling Agents | 9 July 2026 | |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Ballot Papers | 10 July 2026 | |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Lost Ballot Papers | 16 July 2026 | 5pm |
| Polling Day | 16 July 2026 | 7am to 10pm |
Please see the Nomination Packs (Electoral Commission) that can be downloaded, copies can also be obtained from the elections office.
Guidance for Candidates (Electoral Commission)
Electorate at Notice of Election
| Ward | Electorate | Spending Limit | Number of Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manor | 5,160 | £1,372.80 | 3,327 |
Registering to vote
The last day to register to vote (gov.uk) for the election is 11.59pm on 30 June 2026.
Access an easy to read explanation on registering to vote (assets.publishing.service.gov.uk)
Apply for a voter authority certificate to use as voter ID
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (gov.uk) is 5pm on 8 July 2026.
Choosing to vote by post
Apply for a postal vote (gov.uk)
The deadline to apply for your postal vote application (either online or physically in our office) is 5pm on 1 July 2026 to put this in place for this election. Any postal vote applications received after this time (including applications received by post after this time) will not be processed for this election, but will be processed for future elections.
Postal vote despatch dates
Applications to vote by post will be mailed out on or around 3 July 2026.
Choosing to vote by proxy
To appoint someone to vote on your behalf as a proxy, you will need to complete a proxy vote application (gov.uk).
The deadline to receive this is in the office is 5pm on 8 July 2026. Any proxy vote applications received after this will not be processed for this election.