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
The By-election took place on Thursday 18 September 2025 to elect one Parish Councillor.
The following notices published by the Returning Officer:
Information to voters
How to vote
- 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)
- Apply for a Postal vote - You can apply online https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
- Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - You can apply online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
To request a paper application, email elections@fdean.gov.uk or call 01594 812638.