Croft Baker Ward By-Election
There will be a by-election in the Croft Baker ward on Thursday 12 November 2026. This seat has become vacant following the resignation of Councillor Jervis.
This page provides essential information for candidates, voters, and election agents about the wards up for election, key dates, nomination procedures, voting options, and the count process. Whether you are considering standing for election or simply wish to participate as a voter, all the details you need for the upcoming local elections can be found below.
Key dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Candidate and agent briefing | Wednesday 7 October at 5.30pm, Grimsby Town Hall |
| Notice of Election | Thursday 8 October 2026 |
| Delivery of nomination papers, between 10am and 4pm, commencing | Friday 9 October 2026 |
| Deadline for delivery of nominations | Friday 16 October 2026 |
| Registration deadline | Tuesday 27 October 2026 |
| Postal Vote deadline – for new application or changes to existing | 5pm on Wednesday 28 October 2026 |
| Voter Authority Certificate application and new proxy application deadline | 5pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026 |
| Apply for Postal Vote re-issue for lost or damaged postal votes | From Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Emergency proxies (medical emergencies) | no later than 5pm on Thursday 12 November 2026 |
You can download:
Statutory Notices
Count
If the poll is contested, the verification and count of all ballot papers will take place at the conclusion of the poll from 10pm onwards on 12 November 2026.
Absent votes
If you require a Postal Vote for the election, the application must be received by the elections team no later than 5pm Wednesday 28 October 2026.
Please note that if you currently have a postal vote and would prefer a proxy vote instead, your postal vote must be cancelled before 28 October at 5pm. Your proxy voter must be on the electoral register, able to vote in these elections and will be required to cast your vote at your normal polling station.
Proxy vote application forms must be received by the election’s office by no later 5pm on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Voter Authority Certificates applications must be received by the elections office by no later than 5pm on the Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Please note that if your application is received after this time, it will not be processed until 7th August. If you have received confirmation for a Voter Authority Certificate before 5pm 4 November 2026 but have not received your certificate by election day please contact the office on 01472 324160.
If you would like a postal or proxy vote form, go to: Ways to vote.
