Norfolk local election
North Walsham East division
This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
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This is an election for county councillors.
Councillors represent the people of their division on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Each county division elects one councillor.
County councils are responsible for many different services, including:
- Child and adult social care
- Schools and education
- Libraries and museums
- Roads and pavements
Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.
You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.
Get ready to vote:
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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.
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Pauline Patricia Mary Porter
Conservative and Unionist Party
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Robert Philip Harry Reid
Reform UK
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Rachel May Rising
Labour Party
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Lucy Doreen Emma Shires
Liberal Democrats
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Mike Ward
Green Party
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Your polling station is:
Witton and Ridlington Village Hall
Stonebridge Road
Witton Bridge
North WalshamIt will be open from 7a.m. to 10p.m. on Thursday 7 May 2026
You don't need to take your poll card with you.
If you have a postal vote, you can hand it in at this polling station on election day up to 10pm. When handing in postal votes, you will need to complete a form, giving your name, address, how many postal votes you are handing in, and why you are handing in those postal votes.
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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.
- Read more about voting in Great Britain.
- Read more about photo ID.
If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 28 April 2026
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Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 7 May 2026 was 21 April 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.
Read more about voting by post.
If you have a postal vote
- If you already have a postal vote or successfully apply by 23 March 2026, your pack will be sent from 21 April 2026.
- If you apply after 23 March 2026 up to 5pm on 21 April 2026, your pack will be sent from 27 April 2026.
If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact North Norfolk District Council on 01263 513811.
North Norfolk District Council
https://www.north-norfolk.gov.uk/
electoralservices@north-norfolk.gov.ukReplacement packs can only be issued from 30 April 2026 until 5pm on 7 May 2026.
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