Hooley, Merstham and Netherne Ward by-election - Thursday 6 August 2026

  1. 1. Hooley, Merstham and Netherne Ward by-election - Thursday 6 August 2026
  2. 2. Information for candidates
  3. 3. Election timetable and notices
  4. 4. Who can I vote for?
  5. 5. Information for campaigners
  6. 6. Election count and declaration of results

A by-election for a Borough Councillor in the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne Ward will be held on 6 August 2026. Electors can vote for one candidate only.

Find out more about:

Registering to vote 

How to vote

See the deadline dates for registering to vote and applying for a postal vote, proxy vote or a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID) visit the Election timetable and notices webpage.

The role of Borough Councillors

Local councils are made up of councillors who are elected by the public in local government elections. Councillors work with local people and partners, such as community groups, businesses, and other organisations, to agree and deliver on local priorities.

Who can vote in the Borough Council by-election

To vote in the Borough by-election you must:

  • be registered to vote
  • be 18 or over on the day of the election
  • be registered at an address in the Hooley, Merstham and Netherne Borough Ward
  • not be legally excluded from voting

You must also be one of the following:

  • a British citizen
  • an Irish citizen
  • a qualifying EU citizen
    • citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal or Spain or
    • citizen of another EU country, with permission to enter or stay - or not needed permission - since 31 December 2020, and this has continued without a break.
  • a qualifying Commonwealth citizen, who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, or who does not need permission.
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