By-Election to be held for seat on Stafford Borough

The election will take place on Thursday 16 July in the Manor Ward of Stafford.

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on the day and residents have until Tuesday 30 June to register to vote - and you can find out how at www.staffordbc.gov.uk/how-do-you-register-to-vote

The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 1 July with more information from Elections - Voting | Stafford Borough Council (staffordbc.gov.uk).

People will need to bring photographic identification with them to vote at a polling station - such as a UK passport, Driving Licence, or disabled blue badge. A full list of acceptable identification can be found at Voter ID | Electoral Commission

People who do not have the identification have until 5pm on Wednesday 8 July to apply for a free ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ at www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate.

The by-election is being held following the death of Councillor Angela Loughran.

For more information go to www.staffordbc.gov.uk/manor-ward-election-16-july-2026 or email elections@staffordbc.gov.uk or 01785 619 424.

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