Kent County Council Election Timetable - Register to Vote, Postal Vote and more!

With the Kent County Council elections approaching on May 2nd. If you live in Shepway and require help please ring Shepway Electoral Services on the Electoral Registration helpline 01303 853497.

Wednesday, 17 April

• Last day to register to vote
• Last day to apply for a new postal vote (5pm)
• Last day to amend / cancel an existing postal or proxy vote arrangement (5pm)

Wednesday, 24 April

• Last day to apply for a new proxy vote (5pm) - except for medical emergencies
• Last day for publication of Notice of Poll

Thursday, 25 April

• Last day for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents
• Publication of notice of alterations to electoral register for use in this election

Friday, 26 April

• First day on which electors can request replacements for lost postal votes

Thursday, 2 May

• Polling Day: Poll stations open 7am - 10pm
• Deadline for issuing replacement postal ballot papers (5pm)
• Deadline for applying for a proxy vote on grounds of medical emergency (5pm)
• Deadline for correcting electoral register due to clerical error or court appeal (9pm)

With thanks to the Electoral Commission from whom some of this information comes and Mark Pack.