You have an upcoming election
Thursday 02 July 2026: Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.Voter registration
Register to vote
You have until Tuesday 16 June 2026
Voting by post
Apply for a postal vote
If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until Wednesday 17 June 2026.
Read more about applying for a postal vote.
If you have a postal vote
Your local council will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.
Dorset Council local election St Leonards & St Ives by-election candidates
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Andrew Paul Barham
Liberal Democrats -
Margaret Elizabeth Goringe
Conservative and Unionist Party -
Mark Hamilton Keith
Green Party -
Philip Leach
Reform UK
Find out more about the candidates in your area on WhoCanIVoteFor.co.uk
Voter ID requirement
You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election
Read more about Voter ID
Your polling station
Please check back closer to the time of the election to find out the address of your polling station.
You'll also get a poll card in the post before the election. This will tell you where to vote. If you haven’t received your polling card, contact your local council.
Opening times
Thursday 02 July 2026 — 7am – 10pm
Accessibility at polling stations
Polling stations have a range of accessibility support to help you cast your vote.
Read more about Accessibility at polling stations.
Your local council
For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your council.
Dorset CouncilCounty Hall
Colliton Park
Dorchester
Dorset
DT1 1XJ
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