You have an upcoming election
Thursday 17 December 2026: North Hertfordshire local election Royston Palace by-election
You will have one ballot paper to fill out.Voter registration
Register to vote
You have until Tuesday 01 December 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 02 December 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.
You can contact your local council if you have not received your postal voting pack. Replacement packs can only be issued from Friday 11 December 2026 until 5pm on Thursday 17 December 2026.
North Hertfordshire local election Royston Palace by-election candidates
The list of candidates for this election will be published after Friday 20 November 2026.
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 17 December 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.
North Hertfordshire District CouncilElectoral Registration Officer
Gernon Road
SG6 3JF
Email: elections@north-herts.gov.uk
North Hertfordshire District Council website (Opens in new window)
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