Important dates for the by-elections

By-elections to elect a city councillor take place in three wards – Herne and Broomfield, St Stephen’s and Gorrell wards – on Thursday 6 March.

Preparations are in full swing and voters in these three wards need to be aware of some key dates that are coming up over the next week or two.

Applications to register to vote must be made by 12 midnight on Tuesday 18 February.

Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 19 February.

Applications for a voter authority certificate or an anonymous elector’s document valid for this election must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 26 February.

New applications to vote by proxy at this election must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 26 February.

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must be made by 5pm on Thursday 6 March.

Published: 17 February 2025