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Barking and Dagenham local by-election

Thames View ward by-election

This election is being held today. Polls are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m.

You will have one vote, and can choose from four 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.

  •  Polling stations are open from 7a.m. till 10p.m. today.

    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 London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on 020 8215 3000.

    London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
    https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@lbbd.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.

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on today was 16 July 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 London Borough of Barking and Dagenham on 020 8215 3000.

    London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
    https://www.lbbd.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@lbbd.gov.uk

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