Colchester local by-election
New Town & Christ Church ward by-election
This election will be held on Thursday 23 October 2025.
This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.
You will have one vote, and can choose from six 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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Angus Allan
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Richard William Bourne
Labour Party
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James Child
Reform UK
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Alex McCormick
Green Party
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Ian Partridge
Independent
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Chantelle Whyborn
Liberal Democrats
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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 Colchester City Council on 01206 282820.
http://www.colchester.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.
If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 15 October 2025
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Voting by post
If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until 08 October 2025 to Apply for a postal vote.
Read more about applying for a postal vote.
If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.
If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Colchester City Council on 01206 282820.
http://www.colchester.gov.uk/
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