You have an upcoming election
Thursday 06 August 2026: South Tyneside local election Harton by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.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 22 July 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.
South Tyneside local election Harton by-election candidates
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Phil Brown
Independent -
Katie Groom
Reform UK -
Sam Hill
Conservative and Unionist Party -
Kathryn Kaupa
Green Party -
Neil Maxwell
Labour and Co-operative Party -
Karen Louise Myers
Independent -
Mark Robson
Liberal Democrats
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
Voter registration
The deadline to register to vote on Thursday 06 August 2026 was Tuesday 21 July 2026.
If you registered to vote before the deadline, then you will be able to vote in this election. Contact your council to check if you are on the register.
You can register to vote in future elections.
Your polling station
St Gregory`s Church Hall
20 St Gregory`s Court
South Shields
NE34 6NR
Opening times
Thursday 06 August 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 Tyneside Metropolitan Borough CouncilElectoral Registration Officer
Town Hall
Westoe Road
South Shields
NE33 2RL
Email: elections@southtyneside.gov.uk
South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council website (Opens in new window)
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