Cranford ward by-election 2025

Due to the death of Cllr Sukhbir Singh Dhaliwal, a vacancy has arisen in the office of councillor for the Cranford ward. A by-election to fill the vacancy will take place in the Cranford ward on Thursday 21 August 2025.

Who can vote in this by-election?

Registered electors in the Cranford ward who are British, Irish, qualifying European Union or qualifying Commonwealth citizens and are 18 years old or older on Thursday 21 August. To check if you are eligible to register to vote, click here.

Key dates

Thursday 17 July 2025 from 10am

First day to submit nomination papers to stand as a candidate

Friday 25 July 2025, by 4pm

Last day to submit nomination papers to stand as a candidate

Tuesday 5 August 2025 at Midnight 

This is the last date you can register to vote to participate in the Cranford By-Election

Wednesday 6 August 2025, by 5pm 

This is the last day you can apply for and return your postal vote application or make amendments to any existing voting arrangements 

Wednesday 13 August 2025, by 5pm 

This is the last day you can apply for and return your proxy vote application

Wednesday 13 August 2025, by 5pm 

This is the last day you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, if you do not have an accepted form of photo ID 

Friday 15 August 2025

First day to issue replacement lost postal votes

Thursday 21 August 2025 - 7am to 10pm 

Get ready to vote – remember to bring your photo ID when voting at a polling station – today is polling day 

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