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Thursday 5 June 2025

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Amber Valley local by-election

Somercotes ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 5 June 2025.

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

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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.

Derbyshire local election

This election happened 3 weeks, 2 days ago. Enter your postcode to find upcoming elections in your area.

Alfreton & Somercotes division

This election was 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.

7 candidates stood in the Alfreton & Somercotes division.

  • 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 Amber Valley Borough Council on 01773 841634.

    Amber Valley Borough Council
    http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/
    elections@ambervalley.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 28 May 2025

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 5 June 2025 was 20 May 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 Amber Valley Borough Council on 01773 841634.

    Amber Valley Borough Council
    http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/
    elections@ambervalley.gov.uk

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