Upcoming elections
Election of a Borough Councillor for Eltham Town and Avery Hill Ward
A by-election will be held in the above ward on Thursday 17 October 2024.
The number of councillors to be elected at this by-election is one.
Read the notices of election and vacancy for Eltham Town and Avery Hill Ward
Candidates
| Candidate name | Candidate address | Description (if any) |
|---|---|---|
| Charlie Davis | 71 Archery Road, Eltham, SE9 1HF | Local Conservatives |
| Kieran Edwards | Address in Royal Borough of Greenwich | Liberal Democrats |
| Ruth Handyside | Address in Royal Borough of Greenwich | Reform UK |
| Chris McGurk | Address in Royal Borough of Greenwich | Labour Party |
| Arnold Tarling | Address in Royal Borough of Greenwich | Independent |
| Mark Williams | Address in Royal Borough of Greenwich | The Green Party |
View the statement of persons nominated
Voting in the by-election
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by midnight on Tuesday 1 October 2024. You can register to vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm on Wednesday 2 October 2024. You can apply for a postal vote online (GOV.UK).
New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5 pm on Wednesday 9 October 2024. You can apply for a proxy vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm Wednesday 9 October 2024. You can apply for a photo ID to vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm on Thursday 17 October 2024. You can only apply for emergency proxy if one of the following events occurs after 5pm on Wednesday 9 October 2024:
- you are physically incapacitated
- you have knowledge that you would now not be able to vote in person due to work or service
- your voter-ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged
Election of a Borough Councillor for Shooters Hill Ward
A by-election will be held in the above ward on Thursday 14 November 2024.
Forms of nomination for this election may be obtained at Electoral Services Rooms, Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW from the Returning Officer who will, at the request of an elector prepare a nomination paper for signature.
Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Electoral Services Rooms, Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW on any day after the date of this notice but no later than 4pm on Friday 18 October 2024. Nominations may be made in accordance with Electoral Commission guidance and from 10am until 5pm Monday to Friday on these days except on the final day which shall be 10am until 4pm.
If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 14 November 2024.
The number of councillors to be elected at this by-election is one.
Read the notices of election and vacancy for Shooters Hill Ward
Voting in the by-election
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by midnight on Tuesday 29 October 2024. You can register to vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm on Wednesday 30 October 2024. You can apply for a postal vote online (GOV.UK).
New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5 pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024. You can apply for a proxy vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm Wednesday 6 November 2024. You can apply for a photo ID to vote online (GOV.UK).
Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Town Hall, Wellington Street, London, SE18 6PW by 5pm on Thursday 14 November 2024. You can only apply for emergency proxy if one of the following events occurs after 5pm on Wednesday 6 November 2024:
- you are physically incapacitated
- you have knowledge that you would now not be able to vote in person due to work or service
- your voter-ID is lost, stolen, destroyed or damaged
Local elections
The next local elections are scheduled for May 2026.