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Elections 2026

Upcoming elections

There are not currently any borough-wide polls scheduled for 2026 in Rushcliffe.

 

Upper Saxondale Parish Council By Election

A valid request has been received by the Proper Officer for an election to take place to fill the vacancy to Upper Saxondale Parish Council.

Therefore an election for the vacancy will take place on Thursday 7 May if contested.

Notices will appear below as and when they are published.

Nomination Process

Nomination packs are available on request from the Returning Officer. Please email elections@rushcliffe.gov.uk if you would like to request a pack.

Nominations to stand for election as a candidate for this election will be accepted by the Returning Officer at Rushcliffe Arena, Rugby Road, West Bridgford, Nottingham NG2 7YG between the hours of 9am and 4pm from Monday 30 March until close of nominations at 4pm on Thursday 9 April.

Completed nomination forms must be submitted in person to the Returning Officer at the address and times stated above.  Please contact Electoral Services, either by emailing elections@rushcliffe.gov.uk or by telephone on 0115 981 9911, to make an appointment to have your nomination forms checked prior to formal submission.

Guidance for candidates and agents is available from the Electoral Commission.

Key Dates

Should this election be contested, then some key dates are listed below:

  • Deadline to register to vote  – 11:59pm on Monday 20 April
  • Deadline to apply to vote by post – 5pm on Tuesday 21 April
  • Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate – 5pm on Tuesday 28 April
  • Deadline to apply to vote by proxy – 5pm on Tuesday 28 April

It is anticipated that postal votes will be sent out on or around Friday 24 April, should this election be contested.

 

Do you need support accessing your polling station?

If you have any accessibility needs when you visit your polling station, please let us know by emailing elections@rushcliffe.gov.uk or call us on 0115 981 9911.

 

Past elections

The most recent elections are shown on the election results page.

 

 

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