Glen Parva County Division, Glen Parva District Ward and Blaby Parish South Ward by-elections

The following by-elections have been called on Thursday 21 December 2023:

Election of a councillor to Blaby & Glen Parva County Division

Election of a councillor to Glen Parva District Ward

Election of a parish councillor to Blaby Parish South Ward by-elections

The required number of valid requests for an election have been received for each vacancy. The election will therefore take place on Thursday 21 December 2023.

Timetable of key events

Event  Date 
Notice of Election (beginning the nomination period) 16 November 
Poll cards dispatched 17 November 
Deadline for receipt nominations  4pm 24 November 
Publication of the Statement of Persons Nomination 4pm 27 November 
Postal votes dispatched  29 November 
Deadline to register to vote Midnight 5 December 
Deadline to apply for a postal vote  5pm 6 December 
Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate 5pm 13 December 
Deadline to apply for a proxy vote  5pm 13 December 
Polling day  7am-10pm 21 December 

Register to vote

In order to vote at this election, you must be registered to vote. 

The deadline to register to vote is midnight 5 December. 

To register to vote, please use the button below

 

If you are not sure whether you are already registered to vote, please contact the Electoral Services office using the contact form below.

Postal voting 

If you require a postal vote at this election, please visit our dedicated postal voting page for more information. 

The deadline to apply for a postal vote, or to cancel or amend an existing postal vote at this election in 5pm 6 December.

Proxy voting 

If you would like someone else to vote on your behalf at this election, please visit our dedicated proxy voting page for more information.

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm 13 December.

If after 5pm 13 December you find yourself unable to vote in person, due to medical or work reasons, you may be entitled to apply for an emergency proxy vote. Please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact form below. 

Poll cards

Poll cards are due to be delivered from 17 November. If you have not received your poll card by the 25 November, please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact form below.

Voter Identification 

It is now a requirement to present an accepted form of photographic identification when voting at the polling station. 

For more information, including the types of accepted ID, please visit our Voter ID page.

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Last updated 22 December 2023
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