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Elections in your area

Thursday 1 May 2025

You will have two ballot papers to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

Kent local election

Birchington & Rural division

This election will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

  • This is an election for county councillors. County councils are responsible for areas such as education, transport, planning, social care, and libraries. Learn more about how your council works.

You will have two votes, and can choose from 10 candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.

    You can mark up to two candidates.

    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.

Thanet local by-election

Thanet Villages ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 1 May 2025.

You will have one vote, and can choose from seven candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • 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.

Your area

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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 Thanet District Council on 01843 577500.

    Thanet District Council
    http://www.thanet.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@thanet.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote.

  • 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.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 23 April 2025

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 1 May 2025 was 14 April 2025. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

    Read more about voting by post.

    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 Thanet District Council on 01843 577500.

    Thanet District Council
    http://www.thanet.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@thanet.gov.uk

    Replacement packs can only be issued from 25 April 2025 until 5pm on 1 May 2025.

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