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Derbyshire local by-election

Horsley division by-election

This election will be held on Tuesday 20 January 2026.

We are currently aware of one candidate for this position. The official candidate list will be published after 18 December 2025, when this page will be updated. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

  • 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 12 January 2026

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on 02 January 2026 to vote on 20 January 2026.

    Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

    Amber Valley Borough Council Electoral Registration Officer
    Elections Office
    PO Box 15
    Town Hall; Market Place
    DE5 3BT
    http://www.ambervalley.gov.uk/
    elections@ambervalley.gov.uk

  • 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 05 January 2026 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 Amber Valley Borough Council on 01773 841634.

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

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