Town of Swaffham
A vacancy has occurred for one Town Councillor on Swaffham Town Council, due to the failure to attend meetings for six consecutive months of Councillor Sarah Pickard.
If an election is contested to fill the vacancy in the office of Town Councillor an election will be held on Thursday 27 February 2025.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Swaffham Town Council election will be published on this page as the timetable progresses.
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 23 January 2025 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Friday 31 January 2025 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Friday 31 January 2025 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 31 January 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 31 January 2025 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Monday 3 February 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 11 February 2025 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 12 February 2025 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 19 February 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 20 February 2025 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 20 February 2025 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 21 February 2025 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Issue of Temporary Voter Authority Certificates | 10.00pm Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 27 February 2025 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 27 March 2025 |
Dated: Monday 20 January 2025.
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE
Candidates
Guidance for candidates at Parish council elections in England (opens new window) have been provided by the Electoral Commission.
Nomination papers - Parish Elections England (opens new window) can also be found on the Electoral Commission website.
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