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Barnet local by-election

Whetstone ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 15 May 2025.

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

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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 London Borough of Barnet on 020 8359 5577.

    London Borough of Barnet
    http://www.barnet.gov.uk
    ero@barnet.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 7 May 2025

  • 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 28 April 2025 to vote on 15 May 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.

    London Borough of Barnet Electoral Services
    2 Bristol Avenue
    Colindale
    London
    NW9 4EW
    http://www.barnet.gov.uk
    ero@barnet.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 29 April 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 London Borough of Barnet on 020 8359 5577.

    London Borough of Barnet
    http://www.barnet.gov.uk
    ero@barnet.gov.uk

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