Electoral registration, postal and proxy votes
A by-election has been called to fill three vacancies on Otford Parish Council.
The poll will be held 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
Election Notices
Notice of Election – 18 June 2026
Statement of Persons Nominated - 29 June 2026
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Wednesday 15 July