You have an upcoming election

Thursday 16 July 2026: South Staffordshire local election Himley & Swindon by-election

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Voter registration

Register to vote

You have until Tuesday 30 June 2026

Register to vote

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 01 July 2026.

Apply for a postal vote

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.

South Staffordshire local election Himley & Swindon by-election candidates

  1. Denis Beaumont
    Labour and Co-operative Party
  2. Nigel Caine
    Reform UK
  3. Bhanu Dhir
    Green Party
  4. Gordon Edward Fanthom
    Independent
  5. Michael James Jones
    Liberal Democrats
  6. Sean Massey
    Conservative and Unionist Party
  7. Richard Painter
    Independent

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

There may also be parish or town council elections in some areas.

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 16 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.

South Staffordshire District Council
Electoral Registration Officer
Electoral Services
South Staffordshire Council; Council Offices
WV8 1PX

Phone: 01902 696000

Email: elections@sstaffs.gov.uk

South Staffordshire District Council website

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