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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) |
You can download the:
- Declaration of Result of Poll for the Milton Regis by-election (PDF 109KB)
- Notice of Election for the Milton Regis by-election (PDF 110KB)
- Notice of Poll and Persons Nominated and Polling Locations (PDF 90KB)
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.
You can download the:
- Notice of Election for Queenborough Town Council (PDF 109KB)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF 108KB)
- Declaration of Result of Poll (PDF 18KB)
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:
- Notice of Election for Selling Parish Council (PDF 110KB)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF 108KB)
- Declaration of Result of Poll (PDF 17KB)
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) |
You can download the:
- Notice of Election for Murston Ward (PDF 109KB)
- Notice of Poll and Persons Nominated for Murston Ward (PDF 121KB)
- Declaration of Result of Poll (PDF 15KB)
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) |
You can download the: