Its official Hawkhurst has gone to contested election – please see below for the notice of poll.
Hawkhurst Parish Council is up for election and the Notice of Election will be published on Monday 11 March 2024. We are calling all community champions to join us!
- Do you want to represent the views of your fellow residents?
- Do you enjoy participating in community activities?
- Would you like to shape the policies and vision for our community for the next four years?
Download the guidance and nomination papers below or contact the Parish Office for your nomination papers on 01580 752058 or email locumclerk@hawkhurst-pc.gov.uk
You must make an appointment at Tunbridge Wells Borough Council by contacting Electoral Services on 01892 554024 to hand in you can arrange to drop your nomination papers off between Midday on 11 March 2024 until 4pm on Friday 5 April 2024.
Please remember ID is required to vote, if you do not have photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by clicking the link or downloading the application below.
Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
- Nominations Open – Monday 11 March 2024
- Nominations Close – Friday 5 April 2024 at 4pm
- Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations – Friday 5 April 2024 at 4pm
- Deadline for Receiving Applications for Voter Registration – Tuesday 16 April 2024
- Deadline for Receiving New Postal Vote and Postal Proxy Applications, and for Changes to Existing Postal or Postal Proxy Votes – Wednesday 17 April 2024 at 5pm
- Deadline for Voter Authority Certificate Applications – Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 5pm
- Deadline for Receiving New Applications to Vote by Proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) – Wednesday 24 April 2024 at 5pm
- Deadline for Notification of Appointment of Polling and Counting Agents – Thursday 25 April 2024
- First Date Electors Can Apply for a Replacement Lost/Spoilt Postal Votes – Friday 26 April 2024
- Polling Day – Thursday 2 May – 7am till 10pm
- Last Time Electors can Apply for a Replacement for Spoilt or Lost Postal Votes – Thursday 2 May 5pm
- Deadline for Emergency Proxy Applications – Thursday 2 May 5pm
- Delivery of Return of Election Expenses (Parish Council Elections) – Not later than 28 calendar days after the date of election
