Worksop East By-election
Following the resignation of District Councillor Jo White a request has now been received to fill the vacancy for the Worksop East ward, by a poll.
The by-election will be held on Thursday 29 October 2026. Poll cards will be sent to registered voters who are eligible to vote in this election.
Nomination forms and guidance for candidates and agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website or by contacting elections@bassetlaw.gov.uk.
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Timetable of Proceedings for Thursday 29 October 2026.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 24 September 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00 pm Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00 pm Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Friday 2 October 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00 pm Monday 5 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 13 October 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Wednesday 14 October 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00 pm Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Wednesday 21 October 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 22 October 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement of Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00 pm Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Return of Election Expenses | Thursday 3 December 2026 |
Dated Tuesday 15 September 2026
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Queens Buildings, Potter Street, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 2AH
Last Updated on Tuesday, September 15, 2026