A supplementary election will be necessary to fill the vacancy of Councillor for Innes/Penton Vale Ward.
Key Dates
| Event | Legislation* | Date |
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Close of rolls |
s 6(7)(a), s 15(9)(b) |
5pm on Friday, 31 October 2025 |
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Nominations open |
s 19(4) |
Thursday, 20 November 2025 |
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Nominations close |
s 23(b) |
12 noon on Thursday, 4 December 2025 |
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Draw for positions on the ballot paper |
s 29(3)(b) |
as soon as practicable after 12 noon on Thursday, 4 December 2025 *YouTube live link will be provided closer to the date |
| Dispatch of ballot material to electors | s39(1) |
Tuesday 13 January 2026 to Monday 19 January 2026 |
| Telephone assisted voting dates of operation |
9am – 5pm, Thursday 5 February 2026 9am – 5pm, Friday 6 February 2026 9am – 12pm, Monday 9 February 2026 |
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| Last day and time for re-issue of ballot material |
[ss 39(4) and 43(4)] |
5pm, Monday 2 February 2026 |
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Close of voting (polling day) |
s 6(6), s 6(7)(b) |
Monday, 9 February 2026 |
| Scrutiny and Count | s47(1)(a) | Tuesday 10 February 2026 |
| Second campaign donation return due | s 80(3)(b) |
Within 30 days of the 'conclusion of the election' |
* Local Government (Elections) Act 1999
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