Pendle local election
Vivary Bridge ward
This election is being held today. Polls are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m.
You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.
Get ready to vote:
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How to vote
This election uses First-past-the-post.
Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.
You can mark up to one candidate.
Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.
For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.
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Andy Bell
Liberal Democrats
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Karen Lesley Clark
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Mark Andrew Porter
Labour Party
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Michael Howard Waddington
Reform UK
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Kelly Whiteside
Green Party
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Polling stations are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m. today.You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.
If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Pendle Borough Council on 01282 661662.
Pendle Borough Council
http://www.pendle.gov.uk/
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You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.
- Read more about voting in Great Britain.
- Read more about photo ID.
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Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on today was 21 April 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections."
Read more about voting by post.
If you have a postal vote
- If you already have a postal vote or successfully apply by 22 March 2026, your pack will be sent from 24 April 2026.
- If you apply after 22 March 2026 up to 5pm on 21 April 2026, your pack will be sent from 27 April 2026.
If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Pendle Borough Council on 01282 661662.
Pendle Borough Council
http://www.pendle.gov.uk/
elections@pendle.gov.ukReplacement packs can only be issued from 30 April 2026 until 5pm on today.
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