Basildon Borough Council By-Election - Wickford Park Ward - 26th June 2025
The by-election for Basildon Borough Council, Wickford Park Ward will take place on Thursday 26th June 2025 between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm
This will be to fill the position of councillor for the Wickford Park Ward of Basildon Borough Council, due to the death of Councillor David Harrison.
Notice of Election
Election Timetable
Resources for candidates are available on The Electoral Commission - Guidance for Candidates and Agents (opens new window) website. The deadline for nominations for this election is 4pm Friday 30th May. Please see the timetable for other key dates.
Candidates and campaigners are advised to comply with The Electoral Commission - Code of Conduct (opens new window).
If you would like more information or would like to speak to us about standing as a candidate in Basildon Borough elections, please email elections@basildon.gov.uk (opens new window) or call 01268 208228.
Statement of Persons nominated
Statement of Persons nominated relating to the election will be published here when available.
Notice of Poll
Notice of poll relating to the election will be published here when available.
Election Results
Election results relating to the election will be published here when available.
Information for Voters - Frequently asked questions
Regarding the By-election in Wickford Park only
When will the election take place?
The by-election will take place on Thursday, 26th June 2025 between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm.
How do I find out where my polling station is?
Your poll card for the Wickford Park by-election will detail your polling station. However, you can also find your polling station by using the Council's Where I Live (opens new window) web page.
Will I receive a poll card?
Yes - Each registered elector in Wickford Park ward who is eligible to vote should receive a poll card providing further information on how they can vote.
You do not need to take your poll card with you to vote but it is very helpful to do so. Please take voter ID to your polling station to vote.
When is the last date that I can register to vote at the election on 26th June 2025?
The deadline for registering to vote for the Wickford Park by-election is Midnight on Tuesday 10th June 2025. Electoral Commission - Register to vote and update your details (opens new window)
Will i be required to take ID when voting at the polling station?
Yes - Each registered elector in Wickford Park ward who is eligible to vote MUST take ID when voting at the polling station.
When is the last date that I can request a VAC Voter Authority Certificate?
The deadline for applying for a VAC for the Wickford Park by-election is 5pm on Wednesday, 18th June 2025.
When is the last date that I can request / amend a postal vote?
The deadline for new applications to vote by post, new applications for a proxy or postal vote and also any amendments to existing postal votes and proxy votes is for the Wickford Park by-election is 5pm on Wednesday, 18th June 2025. GOV.UK - Apply for a Postal Vote (opens new window) or GOV.UK - Apply for a Proxy Vote (opens new window)
When is the last date that I can request / amend a proxy vote?
The deadline for new applications for a proxy postal vote and also any amendments to existing postal votes and proxy votes is Wednesday, 18th June 2025.
The deadline for applications to vote by proxy (except for medical or employment emergency) is 5pm on Wednesday, 18 June 2025. 15 May if you are unable to vote in person because of a medical condition, illness, disability or due to work reasons you can apply for an emergency proxy up until 5 pm on polling day (Thursday, 26th June 2025 subject to the appropriate attestation being provided. Further information about proxy votes can be found at Apply to Vote by Proxy.
For further information and enquires please contact Basildon Council's Electoral Services Team, see contact details below.
elections@basildon.gov.uk (opens new window) or call 01268 208228.