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Edinburgh local by-election

Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 26 June 2025.

There is one seat up for election, and you can choose from 13 candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses Single Transferable Vote.

    Rank the candidates by your preference: 1, 2, 3… You don't have to rank all the candidates, but you must at least mark your first choice.

    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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    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 City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 200 2315.

    City of Edinburgh Council
    https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
    elections@edinburgh.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote.

  • 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 10 June 2025 to vote on 26 June 2025.

    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.

    Electoral Registration

    Electoral Registration Officer
    Lothian Valuation Joint Board
    17A South Gyle Crescent
    Edinburgh
    EH12 9FL
    https://www.lothian-vjb.gov.uk/
    enquiries@lothian-vjb.gov.uk

    Your Local Council

    City of Edinburgh Council City Chambers
    High Street
    Edinburgh
    EH1 1YJ
    EH1 1YJ
    https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
    elections@edinburgh.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 11 June 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 City of Edinburgh Council on 0131 200 2315.

    City of Edinburgh Council
    https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
    elections@edinburgh.gov.uk

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