Fawley Parish Council by-election, Thursday 3 October 2024

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The information published below relates to the election of a town councillor for Fawley Parish Council which, if contested, will take place on Thursday 3 October 2024.

Statutory notices

Hard copies of all notices will be available for inspection at Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA.

Notice of election

The notice of election was published on Thursday 29 August 2024.

Notice of election, Fawley Parish Council by-election (PDF) [266KB]

Statement of persons nominated

The statement of persons nominated gives detail of who is standing as a candidate in this election.

Statement as to Persons Nominated, Fawley Parish Council by-election (Word doc) [49KB]

Notice of poll

The notice of poll gives detail of the poll as well as the location of the polling station(s).

It will be published here.

Notice of results

The notice of results gives detail of which candidates were elected.

It will be published here shortly after the completion of the count.

Information for voters

Register to vote

If you live in the relevant area the deadline to be registered to vote in this election is Tuesday 17 September, 2024.

You must be on our electoral register and live in the relevant area in order to vote in these elections.

You only have to register once unless you have changed your name or moved house.

Vote by post or proxy

The deadline to apply to vote by post in this election is 5pm Wednesday 18 September 2024

The deadline to nominate a proxy to cast your vote on your behalf is 5pm Wednesday 25 September, 2024

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must be received by 5pm on Thursday 3 October, 2024

If you don't want to vote at the polling station you can either apply to receive your ballot through the post or nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf.

More information and how to apply to vote by post

More information and how to nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf

Voter ID information

The deadline to apply for a free voter authority certificate in order to vote in this election is 5pm Wednesday 25 September, 2024

Voters are now required to show a form of photographic ID at polling stations before they are able to cast their vote.

If you do not have an accepted form of photographic ID you can apply for a free voter authority certificate.

View information about Voter ID and what it means for you at this election.

Your polling station

Details of your polling station can be found on the notice of poll which will be published above no later than Wednesday 25 September, 2024

You polling station will also be on your poll card which will be sent to you in good time before polling day.

Information for candidates

Electoral Commission guidance

The Electoral Commission provide guidance on standing as a candidate.

You are encouraged to refer to the guidance when completing the nomination paper and throughout your campaign.

Election timetable

Download the election timetable below.

Timetable (PDF) [98KB]

Nominations

We must received your completed nomination papers no later than 4pm on Friday 6 September, 2024.

You must return your completed papers by hand to Electoral Services, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA.

We strongly advise that candidates take advantage of an informal check of their papers with one of our team. To arrange a time to come in and see us please contact Electoral Services using the details at the bottom of this page.

Nominations are provided by the Electoral Commission and all pages must be submitted even if their content is not relevant.

Download candidate nomination pack (PDF) [332KB]

Campaigning

We are unable to advise on specifics of your campaign.

Candidates and agents are advised to read the Electoral Commission guidance on campaigning.

Spending

Candidates are advised to read the Electoral Commission guidance on spending and donations at elections in England.

Candidates are required by law to limit their spending to £960.00 plus 8 pence for each entry on the electoral register for the relevant area.

The electorate number for the purpose of calculating spending limits for Fawley at the time of the election is 3992.

You are required by law to complete and return details of spending and donations to us by the deadline and should be returned to Electoral Services at the address below.

If you did not incur any expenditure, you must submit a Nil return. Please note, no spending will be reimbursed.

Download the spending return form and declaration below.

Download the spending return form - Town and Parish candidate