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Elections and Referendums

Upcoming elections and referendums

We'll publish information about upcoming elections and referendums here.

Milton Regis by-election

A by-election is due to take place in Milton Regis ward on Thursday 19 December.

Thursday 14 November Notice of Election
Friday 22 November Candidate Nomination Deadline (by 4pm)
Tuesday 3 December Register to Vote Deadline (midnight)
Wednesday 4 December Deadline for Postal Vote applications and
cancellation or amendment of existing
arrangements (by 5pm)
Wednesday 4 December Deadline for new applications to vote by
proxy or to apply for a Voter Authority
Certificate (VAC) (by 5pm)
Thursday 19 December Emergency Proxy Application Deadline
Thursday 19 December Temporary VAC Deadline
Thursday 19 December Polling Day (7am to 10pm)

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Queenborough Town Council by-election

A by-election is due to take place for Queenborough Town Council on Tuesday 3 December, 2024.

Tuesday 29 October Notice of Election
Wednesday 6 November Candidate Nomination Deadline (by 4pm)
Friday 15 November Register to Vote Deadline (midnight)
Friday 15 November Deadline for Postal Vote applications and
cancellation or amendment of existing
arrangements (by 5pm)
Monday 18 November Deadline for new applications to vote by
proxy or to apply for a Voter Authority
Certificate (VAC) (by 5pm)
Tuesday 3 December Emergency Proxy Application Deadline
Tuesday 3 December Temporary VAC Deadline
Tuesday 3 December Polling Day (7am to 10pm)

Candidate information

Candidate nomination packs for by-election are available from the Electoral Commission's website.

The deadline for submitting nominations is 4pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024.  Nominations must be submitted by hand and a prior appointment should be arranged by contacting elections@swale.gov.uk or phoning 01795-417558.

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Selling Parish Council by-election

A by-election is due to take place for Selling Parish Council on Tuesday 3 December, 2024.

Tuesday 29 October Notice of Election
Wednesday 6 November Candidate Nomination Deadline (by 4pm)
Friday 15 November Register to Vote Deadline (midnight)
Friday 15 November Deadline for Postal Vote applications and
cancellation or amendment of existing
arrangements (by 5pm)
Monday 18 November Deadline for new applications to vote by
proxy or to apply for a Voter Authority
Certificate (VAC) (by 5pm)
Tuesday 3 December Emergency Proxy Application Deadline
Tuesday 3 December Temporary VAC Deadline
Tuesday 3 December Polling Day (7am to 10pm)

Candidate information

Candidate nomination packs for by-election are available from the Electoral Commission's website.

The deadline for submitting nominations is 4pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024.  Nominations must be submitted by hand and a prior appointment should be arranged by contacting elections@swale.gov.uk or phoning 01795-417558.

You can download the:

Murston ward by-election

A by-election is due to take place for Murston ward on Thursday, 21 November 2024.

Thursday 17 October Notice of Election
Friday 25 October Candidate Nomination Deadline (by 4pm)
Tuesday 5 November Register to Vote Deadline (midnight)
Wednesday 6 November Deadline for Postal Vote applications and
cancellation or amendment of existing
arrangements (by 5pm)
Wednesday 13 November Deadline for new applications to vote by
proxy or to apply for a Voter Authority
Certificate (VAC) (by 5pm)
Thursday 21 November Emergency Proxy Application Deadline
Thursday 21 November Temporary VAC Deadline
Thursday 21 November Polling Day (7am to 10pm)

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Faversham Neighbourhood Plan

On Thursday 21 November 2024, there will be a referendum on the Faversham Town Neighbourhood Plan.

Election timetable Faversham Town Neighbourhood Plan Referendum

The following table shows the deadlines for the Faversham Neighbourhood Plan referendum.

Monday 14 October Publish Information Statement
Thursday 17 October Publish Notice of Referendum
Tuesday 5 November Register to Vote Deadline – midnight
Wednesday 6 November Deadline for Postal Vote applications and
cancellation or amendment of existing
arrangements (by 5pm)
Wednesday 13 November Deadline for new applications to vote by
proxy or to apply for a Voter Authority
Certificate (VAC) (by 5pm)
Thursday 21 November Emergency Proxy Application Deadline
Thursday 21 November Temporary VAC Deadline
Thursday 21 November Polling Day (7am to 10pm)

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You can read about the Faversham Neighbourhood Plan.

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