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Future Elections
Lindfield Rural Parish Council - Scaynes Hill & Rural Ward
A by-election has been called for a single vacancy on the Scaynes Hill & Rural ward of Lindfield Rural Parish Council.
The initial poll date for this vacancy was set for Thursday 12 February. Following the close of nominations on Friday 16 January, no nominations were received, please see the notice below:
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Publication of notice of election |
Thursday 29 January 2026 |
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Candidate nominations open |
Thursday 29 January 2026 |
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Candidate nominations deadline |
4:00 pm, Friday 6 February 2026 |
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Deadline for withdrawals of candidates |
4:00 pm, Friday 6 February 2026 |
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Notice of alteration 1 |
Friday 6 February 2026 |
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Publication of statements of persons nominated |
4:00pm, Monday 9 February 2026 |
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Registration deadline |
11:59pm, Tuesday 17 February 2026 |
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Deadline for receiving: New Postal Vote Applications New Postal Proxy Applications |
5:00 pm Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
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Deadline for changes to: Existing postal vote arrangements Existing postal proxy arrangements Existing proxy arrangements |
5:00 pm Wednesday 18 February 2026 |
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Notice of alteration 2 |
Thursday 19 February 2026 |
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Publication of notice of poll |
Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
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Deadline for voter authority certificates applications |
5:00 pm, Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
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Deadline for new proxy vote applications |
5:00 pm, Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
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Publication of situation of polling stations |
Wednesday 25 February 2026 |
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Final notice of alteration |
Thursday 26 February 2026 |
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Notification deadline for the appointment of polling and count agents |
Thursday 26 February 2026 |
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First day to issue a replacement for lost or spoilt postal votes |
Friday 27 February 2026 |
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Polling day |
7am to 10pm on Thursday 5 March 2026 |
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Last time to issue replacement for lost or spoilt postal votes |
5:00 pm, Thursday 5 March 2026 |
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Deadline for emergency proxy vote applications |
5:00 pm, Thursday 5 March 2026 |
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Verification and count |
10pm, Thursday 5 March 2026 |
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Deadline for candidate spending returns |
Thursday 2 April 2026 |
Contact us
Tel: 01444-477003
Email: elections@midsussex.gov.uk