Electoral registration, postal and proxy votes
A by-election has been called to fill three vacancies on Otford Parish Council.
If the by-election is contested the poll is scheduled to take place on Thursday 23 July 2026.
To vote in this by-election, residents of Otford Parish Council must be registered to vote by no later than midnight on Tuesday 7 July 2026. Applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026. Applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
If you wish to cancel or amend an existing postal vote, or cancel or amend an existing proxy vote, the deadline for doing so is 5pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026.
Postal votes will be sent out from 10 July 2026.
New applications for a proxy vote (for someone else to vote on your behalf) must be completed by 5pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Some applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.
Applications for Voter Authority Certificates or Anonymous Elector Documents valid for polling day must be completed by 5pm on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Applications for Voter Authority Certificates can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
More information about registering to vote
Nominations
For candidates wishing to stand in the by-election, nominations can be submitted to Reception Meeting Room 2, Sevenoaks District Council Offices, between 10am and 4pm from Friday 19 June to Friday 26 June (weekdays only).
Completed nominations must be submitted no later than 4pm on Friday 26 June.
To make an appointment to submit a nomination form please contact elections@sevenoaks.gov.uk, or call 01732 227000 and ask to speak with the Elections Team.
Whilst appointments are not compulsory, it would be helpful to ensure that processing your nomination is not delayed.
Candidates and Agents Briefing
A short briefing will be held to provide further information about the by-election for nominated candidates.
The Briefing will be held online at 6pm on Tuesday 30 June and joining instructions will be issued shortly after nominations have closed.
Election Notices
Notice of Election – 18 June 2026
If the election is contested:
The Statement of Persons Nominated will be published by 4pm on Monday 29 June 2026.
The Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations will be published no later than Wednesday 15 July.