Everything you need to know about Fylde Borough Council Elswick Parish Council by-election

Residents in Elswick will head to the polls next month to vote in the Elswick Parish Council by-election.

The by-election will take place on Thursday 10 September 2026, with polling at Elswick Village Hall between 7am and 10pm.

Only residents in Elswick are eligible to vote in the by-election.

Do I need a poll card?

No. Poll cards will not be delivered for this by-election and are not required to vote.

However, voter ID is required when casting your vote.

When is the registration deadline?

Anyone who needs to register to vote in the by-election had to do so by 11.59pm on Monday 24 August.

The deadline for new postal vote applications, or to cancel existing postal voting arrangements, was 5pm on Tuesday 25 August.

Applications for proxy votes and Voter Authority Certificates must be made by 5pm on Wednesday 2 September.

When is polling day?

Polling will take place on Thursday 10 September, with the polling station at Elswick Village Hall The hours of poll are 7am to 10pm.

What about candidates?

Nomination packs were made available from Fylde Council's Town Hall reception from 3 August 2026.

The deadline for submitting nomination papers was 4pm on Thursday 13 August.

Appointments to submit papers were available between 11 and 13 August, from 10am to 4pm, with appointments arranged through [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or by calling 01253 658549 or 01253 658542.

The count will take place following the close of poll on 10 September.

The result will be posted on the relevant page of the council's website the following day.