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 |
Download the election timetable (PDF, 95KB)
Standing for election
A nomination pack and guidance notes on standing as a ward councillor will be available for download next week (w/b 5 October). Alternatively, you can attend a Pre-Nomination Candidate and Agent Briefing on Wednesday 7 October 2026 at 5:30pm in the Grimsby Town Hall, where paper copies of the packs will be available.
Submission of Nominations
The election will begin with the publication of the Notice of Election on Thursday 8 October 2026. Nominations may delivered between the hours of 10am and 4pm on the next working day after the publication after the notification of election, but not later than 4pm on Friday 16 October 2026. There is no power to accept late nominations.
Please note that the following papers must be delivered by hand:
- Nomination paper
- Home address form
- Candidate’s consent to nomination
The following papers may be delivered by hand or by post:
- Certificate of authorisation
- Request for a party emblem
- Notification of election agent
If you withdraw a candidacy, written notice of the withdrawal must be delivered to the elections team by 4pm on Friday 16 October 2026. The statement of persons nominated will be published no later than Monday 19 October 2026.
Candidate and agent briefing and nominations
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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.
