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Essex local election

Rayleigh West division by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 18 June 2026.

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

You will have one vote, and can choose from seven 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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    Your polling station is:

    Rawreth Village Hall
    Church Road
    Rawreth
    Essex

    It will be open from 7a.m. to 10p.m. on Thursday 18 June 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.

    Read more about how to vote .

    Get directions from SS11 8SP.

  • 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 10 June 2026

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 18 June 2026 was 03 June 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections."

    Read more about voting by post .

    Ballot papers for the election on 18 June 2026 will not be printed until after 21 May 2026.

    If you are away from home before or shortly after 21 May 2026, and will not return before polling day, your postal vote will not reach you in time for you to use it. In this case, you should consider applying for a proxy vote instead.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Rochford District Council on 01702 318187.

    Rochford District Council
    http://www.rochford.gov.uk/
    elections@rochford.gov.uk

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