New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) by-election, Thursday 24 October 2024

The information published below relates to the election of a town councillor for New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) which took place on Thursday 24 October 2024. . 

Statutory notices

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

Notice of results

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

Declaration of Results, New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) (Word doc, 24 KB)

Notice of election 

The notice of election was published on Thursday 19 September 2024.

Notice of Election New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) (Word doc, 15 KB)

Statement of persons nominated 

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

Statement of Persons Nominated, New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) (Word doc, 8 KB)

Notice of poll

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

Notice of Poll, New Milton Town Council (Barton and Becton) (Word doc, 16 KB)

Information for voters

Register to vote

The deadline to be registered to vote in this election was Tuesday, 8 October 2024.

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

Register to vote 

The process is quick and easy and only takes around 5 minutes, 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 was by 5pm on Wednesday, 9 October 2024.

The deadline to nominate a proxy to cast your vote on your behalf was by 5pm Wednesday, 16 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. 

 Apply to vote by post or nominate a proxy 

Voter ID information 

The deadline to apply for a free voter authority certificate in order to vote in this election was by 5pm on Wednesday, 16 October 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 here.

Information for candidates

Electoral Commission guidance

The Electoral Commission provide guidanceon 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. 

Election timetable (Word doc, 22 KB)

Nominations

We must have received your completed nomination papers no later than 4pm on Friday 27 September

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

Nomination papers are provided by the  Electoral Commission 

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. 

Campaigning 

We are unable to advise on specifics of your campaign. 

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

Contact us

For any enquiries or to contact us please use the following contact details.

Post: Electoral Services, Appletree Court, Beaulieu Road, Lyndhurst, SO43 7PA

Email: electoralservices@nfdc.gov.uk

Phone: 023 8028 5445