This page provides details of current and forthcoming elections and referendums.
Forthcoming Elections
Fairlight Parish and Rye Parish By-elections – 18 December 2025
Notice of Elections
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Thursday 13 November |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From Friday 14 November up to 4pm on Friday 21 November |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 4pm on Friday 21 November |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | 4pm on Monday 24 November |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Tuesday 2 December |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on Wednesday 3 December |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5pm on Wednesday 10 December |
| Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates | 5pm on Wednesday 10 December |
| Publication of notice of poll and situation of polling stations | Wednesday 10 December |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | Wednesday 10 December |
| First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes | Friday 12 December |
| Polling day | Thursday 18 December |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5pm on Thursday 18 December |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5pm on Thursday 18 December |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 9pm on Thursday 18 December |
| Deadline for production of temporary Voter Authority Certificates | 10pm on Thursday 18 December |
| Delivery of return as to election expenses (parish only) | Thursday 15 January |
Electoral Commission guidance for candidates
Guidance: Nominations | Electoral Commission
Nominations Forms: Nomination pack parish council election
Hurst Green Neighbourhood Plan Referendum – 20 November 2025
Notice of Poll
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations – Hurst Green Neighbourhood Plan – 20 November 2025
Notice of Referendum
Information Statement
Referendum Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Information Statement | Monday 13 October |
| Publication of notice of referendum | Thursday 16 October |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Tuesday 4 November |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on Wednesday 5 November |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5pm on Wednesday 12 November |
| Publication of notice of poll and situation of polling stations | Wednesday 12 November |
| First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes | Friday 14 November |
| Polling day | Thursday 20 November |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5pm on Thursday 20 November |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5pm on Thursday 20 November |
Elections Enquiries
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