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Thursday 27 November 2025

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

Thursday 7 May 2026

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Get ready to vote:

There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

King's Lynn and West Norfolk local by-election

Hunstanton ward by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 27 November 2025.

This by-election was called because the elected member resigned.

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

Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • The Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk is a new position, and this will be its first election.

    The Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority covers the areas of Norfolk and Suffolk county councils. It has a population of more than 1.7 million people. The Authority’s board consists of the leaders of the councils, and is chaired by the Mayor. The Authority has its own budget, and powers in areas including:

    • Transport and infrastructure
    • Employment and adult education
    • Housing and planning
    • Health and environment
    • Police and public safety

    Learn more about devolution in Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are currently aware of five candidates for this position. The official candidate list will be published after 9 April 2026, 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 King's Lynn & West Norfolk on 01553 616773.

    King's Lynn & West Norfolk
    http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
    elections@west-norfolk.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 27 November 2025 was 12 November 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 King's Lynn & West Norfolk on 01553 616773.

    King's Lynn & West Norfolk
    http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk/
    elections@west-norfolk.gov.uk

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