Fairfield by-election 2024
Notice has been given that a casual vacancy exists in the office of Borough Councillor for the Fairfield Ward. A by-election will take place on Thursday 19 September 2024.
Information on the by-election of Councillors for the Fairfield Ward will be shown here.
There will be a candidates and agents briefing on Wednesday 14 August at 4pm and Tuesday 27 August at 4pm, both held on Microsoft Teams. To request a link for the meeting, please call the electoral helpline on 01642 526196.
Notices and information for candidates and agents
There are currently two vacancies for Fairfield Ward:
First Notice of Vacancy - Fairfield Ward August 2024 (PDF) [83KB]
Second Notice of Vacancy - Fairfield Ward August 2024 (PDF) [117KB]
Notice of Election (PDF) [104KB]
Guidance for candidates and agents
You can also request a nomination pack by emailing returning.officer@stockton.gov.uk or calling 01642 526196.
Register to vote
You must be registered to vote at this election. It's quick and easy to register to vote online by visiting the Gov.uk website. You need to have done this by midnight on Tuesday 3 September. If you can't register online, please contact our Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196 and we will arrange a paper application for you.
Ways to vote
Voting in person
You can find out where your polling station is by checking your poll card, which will be delivered to you in advance of the election. The polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.
Please note that you will need a valid form of photo ID to vote in person. You can check the accepted forms of ID on the Electoral Commission website. If you haven't got a valid photo ID, you'll need to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (or VAC). You can apply for a free VAC on the Voter ID application page. You'll need to do this before 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024.
Voting by post or by proxy
You can apply for a postal vote and join 47,000 others in the Borough who have already registered. If you want a postal vote for these elections, make sure you apply early: before 5pm on Wednesday 4 September. There's more information about postal voting on our Ways to Vote page.
Voting by proxy means that you appoint someone you trust to vote on your behalf and is a convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station. Contact the Voter Registration Helpline on 01642 526196 to register for a proxy vote before 5.00pm on Wednesday 11 September 2024.