Long Ashton ward election

An election will take place on Thursday 13 November to elect one district councillor for the Long Ashton district ward. 

You can vote:

• in the polling station - please note Voter ID will be required to be shown by all voters at a polling station
• by post
• by appointing someone you trust to vote on your behalf (known as a proxy vote).

Deadlines

The deadline to register to vote is midnight on Tuesday 28 October 2025. 

If you want to vote in the polling station but do not have an accepted form of photographic ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline is 5pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025.

If you want to set up a postal or a proxy vote, do it as early as possible and by the deadline.

The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday 29 October 2025. (This is also the deadline to change or cancel an existing postal vote). 

The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday 5 November 2025. 

Poll cards

Poll cards will be sent out mid-October. Your poll card tells you your current voting arrangements and, if you’re voting in the polling station, it will include details of where you need to go. 

Notice of election will be published on Thursday 9 October 2025 and will be displayed on the legal notices page.  

Nomination forms

You can submit your nomination forms* from Friday 10 October to Friday 17 October 2025 between 10am and 4pm without an appointment. 

The original version of the nomination form must be delivered by hand to Town Hall. 

*please refer to the Electoral Commission guidance on what documentation can be sent via fax/email. 

The nomination pack for this election is included further on this page. 

Nomination paper check

We are also offering an informal nominations papers check during the time and dates indicated (with the exception of Monday 13 October and Friday 17 October). 

These appointments will need to be booked in advance, please email us for further information or to book an appointment.