Upcoming Elections
Little Hadham and the Pelhams by election
A by election will be taking place in the District Ward of Little Hadham and the Pelhams.
This will be the ONLY election East Herts are running on the 7 May 2026.
Below is the timetable of key dates and events for this by election:
| Event | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Monday 30 March |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00 pm Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00 pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
More information
Register to vote or check if you are registered. The deadline to register to vote is Monday 20 April 2026.
Voting by post - the deadline for receiving new postal vote applications is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026. For more information and to apply for a postal vote vote visit: Apply for a postal vote - GOV.UK.
Voting by proxy – the deadline for receiving new proxy applications is 5pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026. For more information and to apply for a proxy vote visit: Apply for a proxy vote - GOV.UK
You are required to show photographic ID in order to vote at a polling station for this election. The list of accepted ID can be found here: How to vote: Photo ID you'll need - GOV.UK.