Information for Voters - Essex County Council By-Election - Pitsea Division - Thursday, 4 July 2024
Polling day for the Essex County Council By-election in the Pitsea Division will be held on Thursday, 4 July 2024, between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm.
The County Returning Officer for the elections is Gavin Jones, Chief Executive of Essex County Council.
The Deputy Returning Officer for the elections is Paula Deery, Basildon Borough Council.
Who is standing for election
To find out who is standing for election in the Pitsea Division By-election please read the 'Statement of Persons Nominated' notice that will be published on Friday, 7 June 2024 on our Election Notices web page, see Election Notices - Essex County Council By-Election 2024.
Information for Voters - Frequently asked questions
When will the election take place?
The election will take place on Thursday, 4 July 2024 between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm.
How do I find out where my polling station is?
Your poll card will detail your polling station.
Will I receive a poll card?
Yes - polling cards will be issued out shortly. Each member of the household 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.
Do I need photographic ID to vote in a polling station?
If you are voting in person, including if you are acting as a proxy on behalf of another individual, you will be required to produce an accepted form of photographic ID to prove your identity before you will be issued with a ballot paper. Only original documents are accepted; scanned images or copies will not be accepted however expired documents are accepted if the photo is still a current likeness. For further information and the full list of accepted photographic ID's, please visit Voter ID
When is the last date that I can register to vote at the election on 4th July 2024?
The deadline for registering to vote in this election is Midnight on Tuesday, 18 June 2024. See Register To Vote for details of how to register to vote at elections.
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 postal vote and also any amendments to existing postal votes and proxy votes is 5pm on Wednesday, 19 June 2024. Further information about postal votes can be found at Apply to Vote by Post. Further information about proxy votes can be found at Apply to Vote by Proxy.
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 5pm Wednesday, 19 June 2024.
The deadline for applications to vote by proxy (except for medical or employment emergency) is 5pm on Wednesday, 26 June 2024. After 5pm on 26th June, if you were unable to vote in person because of a medical condition, illness, disability, voter identification or due to work reasons you could apply for an emergency proxy up until 5 pm on polling day (Thursday, 4 July 2024) subject to the appropriate attestation being provided. Further information about proxy votes can be found at Apply to Vote by Proxy.
If I have asked for a postal vote, when will I receive it?
The majority of postal votes will be posted on Tuesday, 18 June, and the remaining postal votes will be issued out on Friday, 21 June 2024. If you have not received your postal vote by Friday, 28 June 2024 you should contact us using the details below.
Further information and enquiries
For further information and enquiries please contact Basildon Council's Electoral Services Team, see contact details below.