You have an upcoming election
Thursday 16 July 2026: Cherwell local election Kidlington West by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.Cherwell local election Kidlington West by-election candidates
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Chuk Okeke
Conservative and Unionist Party -
Rob Packard
Liberal Democrats -
Dave Paintin
Reform UK -
Jenny Tamblyn
Green Party
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
Voting by post
The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on Thursday 16 July 2026 was Wednesday 01 July 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.
If you have a postal vote
Your local council will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.
Voter registration
The deadline to register to vote on Thursday 16 July 2026 was Tuesday 30 June 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
You'll 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.
Cherwell District CouncilElectoral Registration Officer
39 Castle Quay
Banbury
OX16 5FD
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