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Elections & Referendums 2026

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

 

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BENNETT

Nick

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Tania C Freezer (+)

 

 

Julian N H Page (++)

 

 

BOONE

William

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Jane E Tourle (+)

 

 

Jane Campbell (++)

 

CANHA

Ricardo

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Kevin P Green (+)

 

Finn McGrath (++)

 

 

CLEGG

Brendan Robert

 

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Maurice E Rumbold (+)

 

Elisabeth M Rumbold (++)

 

 

MURPHY

Laura Jane

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Carole A Ridout (+)

 

Alister H Scott (++)

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Alciston & Selmeston Village Hall, Selmeston, Polegate

1-1

LAEA-1 to LAEA-78

Alciston & Selmeston Village Hall, Selmeston, Polegate

1-1

LAEF-1 to LAEF-144

Dicker Village Hall, Coldharbour Road, Upper Dicker

1-2

LAEB-1 to LAEB-599

Berwick Village Hall, Berwick, Polegate

1-3

LAEC-1 to LAEC-247

Hayton Baker Hall, Ripe

1-4

LAED-1 to LAED-876

Laughton Parish Hall, Church Lane, Laughton

1-5

LAEE-1 to LAEE-473

Chiddingly Village Hall, Chiddingly, Lewes

1-6

SAEG-1 to SAEG-894

East Hoathly Village Hall, South Street, East Hoathly

1-7

SAEH-1 to SAEH-1276

Lucas Memorial Hall, Waldron, Heathfield

1-8

SAEI-1 to SAEI-623

Hellingly Community Hub, The Drive, Hellingly

1-9

SAEJ-1 to SAEJ-795

Hellingly Community Hub, The Drive, Hellingly

1-9

SAEK-1 to SAEK-1740

Hellingly Community Hub, The Drive, Hellingly

1-10

SAEK-1741 to SAEK-3884

Main Hall, Herstmonceux Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux

1-11

SAEL-1 to SAEL-205

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

 

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

FIELDING

Catherine

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Deborah C Lane (+)

 

 

 

 

Damian R Lane (++)

 

 

 

 

FOX

Nigel James

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Gavin L Bentley (+)

 

 

 

 

John J McGinley (++)

 

 

 

 

JOHNSTONE

Bev

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Gareth H Owen-Williams (+)

 

 

 

 

Adam J Hardy (++)

 

 

 

 

TOWEY

Jeannette Elizabeth

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

James Turgoose (+)

 

 

 

 

Sean T Brown (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Main Hall, Crowborough Community Centre, Pine Grove

2-1

SCNA-1 to SCNA-3031

St Michael’s Church Hall, Rotherfield Road, Jarvis Brook

2-2

SCNB-1 to SCNB-3155

Activity Room, Freedom Leisure Crowborough, Eridge Road, Crowborough

2-3

SCNC-1 to SCNC-2293

Coffee Bar, All Saints Church, Chapel Green

2-4

SCND-1 to SCND-729

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Crowborough South & St Johns

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Crowborough South & St Johns will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

 

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

ARTHUR

Alison Clare

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Catherine M Davies (+)

 

 

 

Christopher J Davies (++)

 

EVERITT

Martyn

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

John E Easton (+)

 

 

 

Tracey A Easton (++)

 

 

JURY

Sarah

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Christopher M Jury (+)

 

 

 

Steven Thomas (++)

 

 

WALLER

Neil Harry

 

94 Fermor Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3BJ

Independent

Paula M Waller (+)

 

 

Shirley A Waller (++)

 

 

 

WILSON

Andrew James Ashton

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Warren W Brook (+)

 

 

 

Rachael Smith (++)

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Scout Headquarters, Whitehill Road, Crowborough

3-1

SCSB-1 to SCSB-1752

St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Road, Crowborough

3-2

SCSA-1 to SCSA-1670

St Richard’s Church Hall, Fermor Road, Crowborough

3-2

SCSC-1 to SCSC-717

Scout Headquarters, Whitehill Road, Crowborough

3-3

SCSD-1 to SCSD-1784

St John the Evangelist Church Hall, St John`s Road, Crowborough, East Sussex

3-4

SCSE-1 to SCSE-2787

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Forest Row & Groombridge

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Forest Row & Groombridge will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BUTLER

Edward

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Andrew R Best (+)

 

 

Virginia E Best (++)

 

 

 

CHOWANIEC

Julia Barbara

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Edward Munro (+)

 

 

 

Peter Mannion (++)

 

 

 

JOAD

Andrew

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Rebecca Bull (+)

 

 

 

 

Nigel M A Gyngell (++)

 

 

 

TAYLOR

Georgia Widdicombe

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Elinor K Pigou (+)

 

 

 

Antony S H Lewin (++)

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Main Hall, Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road

4-1

SFGC-1 to SFGC-234

Main Hall, Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road

4-1

UFGA-1 to UFGA-1272

Main Hall, Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road

4-2

UFGA-1273 to UFGA-2818

Ashurst Wood Village Centre, Maypole Road, Ashurst Wood

4-3

SFGB-1 to SFGB-211

Hammerwood & Holtye Hall, Hammerwood, East Grinstead

4-4

SFGD-1 to SFGD-166

Hammerwood & Holtye Hall, Hammerwood, East Grinstead

4-4

SFGG-1 to SFGG-247

Trinity Hall, Holy Trinity Church, Colemans Hatch

4-5

SFGE-1 to SFGE-577

Hartfield Village Hall, High Street, Hartfield

4-6

SFGF-1 to SFGF-889

St John the Evangelist Church Hall, St John`s Road, Crowborough, East Sussex

4-7

SFGH-1 to SFGH-458

Eridge Village Hall, Old Eridge Road, Eridge Green

4-8

SFGI-1 to SFGI-107

Eridge Village Hall, Old Eridge Road, Eridge Green

4-8

SFGJ-1 to SFGJ-424

Mark Cross Community Centre, (St Mark`s Church), Tunbridge Wells Road, Mark Cross

4-9

SFGK-1 to SFGK-229

Blackham Village Hall, Blackham

4-10

SFGL-1 to SFGL-246

Club Room, Groombridge Village Hall, Station Road, Groombridge

4-11

SFGM-1 to SFGM-1088

Kings Hall, Withyham, Hartfield

4-12

SFGN-1 to SFGN-412

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Hailsham Market

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Hailsham Market will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

 

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BEECH

Jordan Woonton

 

5 Bramble Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3EG

The Conservative Party Candidate

Alana L Johnston (+)

 

 

 

 

Lyn C Smith (++)

 

 

 

 

CLEAVER

Neil Andrew

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Vincent Warner (+)

 

 

 

 

Paul E Medhurst (++)

 

 

 

 

MURPHY

Steve

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Paul M Turner (+)

 

 

 

 

Andrew J Brooke (++)

 

 

 

 

STEVENS

Ali

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Charleigh K Fenner (+)

 

 

 

 

Abigail L Morgan (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Hailsham Civic Community Hall, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham

5-1

SAEK-2468 to SHMA-2512

Hailsham Family Hub, Hailsham East Community Centre, Vega Close

5-2

SHMB-1 to SHMB-1698

Lion House Park Social Club, Lion House Park, Mill Road

5-3

SHMC-1 to SHMC-975

Christ Church, Ropemaker Centre, South Road

5-4

SHMD-1 to SHMD-1006

Emmanuel Church, Hawkswood Road, Hailsham

5-5

SHME-1 to SHME-1839

Union Corner Hall, Hawks Road, Hailsham

5-6

SHMF-1 to SHMF-786

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Hailsham New Town

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Hailsham New Town will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BLAKE-COGGINS

Gavin Michael

 

Tanglewood, South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3LY

Liberal Democrats

Helen Rayner (+)

 

 

 

 

Jacqueline Turner (++)

 

 

 

 

BOTTING

Trevor Leslie

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Richard T Grocock (+)

 

 

 

 

Susan M Grocock (++)

 

 

 

 

CARPENTER

Barry William

 

6 Fieldfare Court, Greenwich Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2NL

Independent

Alan J Stone (+)

 

 

 

 

Christina Durrans (++)

 

 

 

 

SOANE

Paul

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Nigel S Coltman (+)

 

 

 

 

Shaun R Barnard (++)

 

 

 

 

WELLS

Simon

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Charlotte Still (+)

 

 

 

 

Kevin F G Costello (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Main Hall, James West Community Centre, Brunel Drive, Hailsham

6-1

SHNA-1 to SHNA-2665

Summerheath Hall, Summerheath Road, Hailsham

6-2

SHNC-2 to SHNC-2959

Christ Church, Ropemaker Centre, South Road

6-3

SHNB-1 to SHNB-3111

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Heathfield & Mayfield

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Heathfield & Mayfield will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BLAKE-COGGINS

Anne Barbara

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Veronica J Blakey (+)

 

 

 

 

Richard T Blakey (++)

 

 

 

 

BLAXLAND

Teresa Jane

 

Swife House, Swife Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8UR

The Conservative Party Candidate

Raymond A Cade (+)

 

 

 

Kathleen E Cade (++)

 

 

 

 

HULBERT

Jessika Simone

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Christopher C Stickland (+)

 

 

 

 

Roxanne Windus (++)

 

 

 

 

TAYLOR

Steve

 

75 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR

Labour Party

Nicholas D King (+)

 

 

 

 

Diane M King (++)

 

 

 

 

WOOLLEY

Andy

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Peter J Fermer (+)

 

 

 

 

Paul C Brooker (++)

 

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Union Church Hall, Station Road, Heathfield

7-1

SHEA-1 to SHEA-3417

St Richard`s Church Hall, Park Road, Heathfield

7-2

SHEB-1 to SHEB-2941

Committee Room, Five Ashes Village Hall, Five Ashes

7-3

SHEC-1 to SHEC-553

Mayfield Scout Hut, Scout Headquarters, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield

7-4

SHED-1 to SHED-2140

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Maresfield & Buxted

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Maresfield & Buxted will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

COLEMAN

Christina Nanna Mary

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Christopher R P Williams (+)

 

 

 

 

Brenda M Williams (++)

 

 

 

 

GALLEY

Roy

 

Fairplace Farm, Nutley, Uckfield, TN22 3HE

The Conservative Party Candidate

Anthony G Reid (+)

 

 

 

 

Catherine Crouch (++)

 

 

 

 

JOHNSON

Gary Peter

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Paul Bond (+)

 

 

 

 

Melanie J Bond (++)

 

 

 

 

MURRAY

Tim

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Elizabeth L Riminton (+)

 

 

 

 

Mark E Riminton (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

St Mary`s Church Hall, Church Road, Buxted

8-1

UMBA-1 to UMBA-2381

Holy Trinity Church, Chillies Lane, High Hurstwood, Uckfield

8-2

UMBB-1 to UMBB-580/2

Large Hall, Chelwood Gate Village Hall, Beaconsfield Road, Chelwood Gate

8-3

UMBC-1 to UMBC-785

Danehill Memorial Hall, London Road, Danehill

8-4

UMBD-1 to UMBD-743

Fletching Village Hall, High Street, Fletching

8-5

UMBE-2 to UMBE-873

Garden Room, Forest Row Community Centre, Hartfield Road, Forest Row

8-6

UMBF-1 to UMBF-308

Isfield Village Hall, Isfield

8-7

UMBG-1 to UMBG-605

Fairwarp Village Hall, Nursery Lane, Fairwarp

8-8

UMBH-1 to UMBH-602

Maresfield Village Hall, Batts Bridge Road, Maresfield

8-9

UMBI-1 to UMBI-1291

Main Hall, Nutley War Memorial Hall, High Street, Nutley

8-10

UMBJ-1 to UMBJ-1135/2

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Pevensey & Stone Cross

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Pevensey & Stone Cross will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

COMFORT

Lee Stephen

 

(address in Eastbourne)

Labour Party

Christopher I Jones (+)

 

 

 

Zoe S Jones (++)

 

 

 

FAIRWEATHER

Mark

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

James E Jones (+)

 

 

Katie Davies (++)

 

 

 

GOTTLIEB

Xander

 

(address in Lewes)

Green Party

James O Wright (+)

 

 

 

Andrew Durling (++)

 

 

 

LIDDIARD

Tom

 

(address in Eastbourne)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Barry J Worby (+)

 

 

 

Teresa S C Lam (++)

 

 

LINCOLN

Roger David

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Mark Gausden (+)

 

 

 

Lloyd D Stebbings (++)

 

 

 

PURSGLOVE

Mike

 

11 Tower Close, Beachlands, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6SJ

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

Graham H Thomas (+)

 

 

 

Diane M Kennedy (++)

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Ethel Wood Community Centre, Coast Road, Pevensey Bay

9-1

BPSA-1 to BPSA-1157

St Wilfrids Hall, Eastbourne Road, Pevensey Bay

9-2

BPSB-1 to BPSB-1420

Pevensey Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Pevensey

9-3

BPSC-1 to BPSC-243

Westham Village Hall, Peelings Lane, Westham

9-4

BPSD-1 to BPSD-1660

Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Stone Cross, Pevensey

9-5

LPSE-1 to LPSE-3314/1

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Polegate & Watermill

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Polegate & Watermill will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BEST

Katrina Ruth

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Christopher A O`Kane (+)

 

 

Alice E O`Kane (++)

 

 

CAIRA

Mickey

 

10 Brown Jack Avenue, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5HN

Reform UK

Lisa M Caira (+)

 

 

 

Pierina M Caira (++)

 

 

HEWARD

James

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Wilfred D Heasman-O`Neill (+)

 

Diane Fenton (++)

 

 

LAMBERT

Jake Ethan

 

7 Walnut Walk, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5AD

Labour Party

Laura J Abbott (+)

 

 

Paul W Hunt (++)

 

LILLINGTON

Debbie

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Christopher D O Sargood (+)

 

Kieran J Burke (++)

 

SHING

Daniel Dak Yan

 

48 Gilda Crescent, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AW

 

Graeme F Archer (+)

 

 

Malcolm J Cunningham (++)

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Activity Room, Polegate Community Centre, 54 Windsor Way, Polegate

10-1

LPWA-1 to LPWA-2211

Stone Cross Memorial Hall, Stone Cross, Pevensey

10-2

LPWB-1 to LPWB-1548

Activity Room, Polegate Community Centre, 54 Windsor Way, Polegate

10-3

LPWC-1 to LPWC-3122

St George’s Church Hall, Eastbourne Road, Polegate

10-4

LPWD-1 to LPWD-2035

St Wilfrid`s Church Hall, 90 Broad Road, Willingdon

10-5

LPWE-1 to LPWE-741

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Uckfield North

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Uckfield North will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

COATES

Michelle

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Alimul H Chowdhury (+)

 

 

 

 

Nadia A Azmi (++)

 

 

 

 

DOWLING

Claire Barbara

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Peter J Waldock (+)

 

 

 

 

Michael Fenton (++)

 

 

 

 

RHODES

John Charles

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Helen R M Maidman (+)

 

 

 

 

Carmel Butler (++)

 

 

 

 

UNDERHILL

Dylan

 

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Elena L Underhill (+)

 

 

 

 

Christopher J Horlock (++)

 

 

 

 

WILLIAMS

Kelvin John

 

24 Ironstone Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1XJ

Liberal Democrats

Timothy J Murray (+)

 

 

 

 

Claire E Murray (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Mobile Classroom at Front of School, Manor Primary School, Downsview Crescent

11-1

UUNA-1 to UUNA-2702

Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre, Bell Farm Lane

11-2

UUNB-1 to UUNB-1749

Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre, Bell Farm Lane

11-2

UUND-1 to UUND-241

Foresters Hall, Harcourt Road, Uckfield

11-3

UUNC-1 to UUNC-420

Weald Hall, Uckfield Civic Centre, Bell Farm Lane

11-4

UUNE-1 to UUNE-2179

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Uckfield South with Framfield

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Uckfield South with Framfield will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BUTLER

Kathy

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Joan E Wilcox (+)

 

 

 

Leonard E Milam (++)

 

 

 

CHURNSIDE

Linda Margaret

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Matthew T.D. Stribley (+)

 

 

 

Cedric J L C Stanbrook (++)

 

 

 

COX

Ben Sebastian

 

(address in Wealden)

Labour and Co-operative Party

Angela L Smith (+)

 

 

 

Helen M Cox (++)

 

 

 

DOWLING

Christopher David

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Christine Howard (+)

 

 

 

Helen Firth (++)

 

 

 

GRIFFITHS

Peter

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Malcolm D Marchesi (+)

 

 

 

Thomas B Spencer (++)

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Blackboys Village Hall, Gun Road, Blackboys

12-1

SUSA-1 to SUSA-659

Framfield Memorial Hall, The Street, Framfield

12-2

SUSB-1 to SUSB-1007

Main Hall, Heathfield Community Centre, Sheepsetting Lane, Heathfield

12-3

SUSC-1 to SUSC-1011

Ridgewood Village Hall, New Road, Ridgewood

12-4

UUSD-1 to UUSD-1204/2

Foresters Hall, Harcourt Road, Uckfield

12-5

UUSE-1/1 to UUSE-1714

Little Horsted C E School, Little Horsted, Uckfield

12-6

UUSF-1 to UUSF-169

Ridgewood Village Hall, New Road, Ridgewood

12-7

UUSG-1 to UUSG-2178

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Wealden East

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Wealden East will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BOWDLER

Bob

 

Iron Latch Farm, Forest Lane, Punnetts Town, TN21 9JA

The Conservative Party Candidate

Patricia E Bowdler (+)

 

 

 

David Pring (++)

 

 

 

KEELEY

Laurence Victor

 

6 Fairfield, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4NE

 

James Blackman (+)

 

 

 

Leslie R Green (++)

 

 

 

LOVEWELL

Tracey Jane

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Barbara S Taylor (+)

 

 

 

Simon J Taylor (++)

 

MASON

Velvet

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Jane A Trott (+)

 

 

 

Nancy P Carter (++)

 

 

 

POTTS

Stephen

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Stephen J Potts (+)

 

 

 

Lorraine T Wilson (++)

 

 

SIMONS

Barry Anthony

 

Oakleigh Cottage, Back Lane, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0ND

Labour Party

Sabina A Spencer (+)

 

 

 

Roderick J Ley (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Small Hall, Punnetts Town Village Hall, Battle Road, Punnetts Town

13-1

SWEA-1 to SWEA-764

Broad Oak Village Hall, Burwash Road, Broad Oak

13-2

SWEB-1 to SWEB-1190

Main Hall, Herstmonceux Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux

13-3

BWEG-1 to BWEG-1693

Main Hall, Herstmonceux Village Hall, Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux

13-3

SWEC-1 to SWEC-330

Horam Village Hall, Eastbourne Road, Horam

13-4

SWED-1 to SWED-2672

Bodle Street Green Village Hall, Bodle Street Green

13-5

SWEE-1 to SWEE-188

Dunn Village Hall, Rushlake Green, Heathfield

13-6

SWEF-1 to SWEF-943

Hooe Village Hall, Hooe, Battle

13-7

BWEH-1 to BWEH-349

Ninfield Methodist Church Hall, Church Lane, Ninfield

13-8

BWEI-1 to BWEI-1351

The Reid Hall, Boreham Street, Hailsham

13-9

BWEJ-1 to BWEJ-371

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Wealden North East

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Wealden North East will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

BARRETT

Michael

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Michael Raftery (+)

 

 

 

 

Inga Raftery (++)

 

 

 

 

GADD

Serena Jane

 

Windmill Farm, Windmill Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DJ

Independent

David B Shairp (+)

 

 

 

 

Maria C Moore (++)

 

 

 

 

LUNN

Michael Peter

 

Coopers Farm, Five Chimneys Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4DX

The Conservative Party Candidate

Elizabeth A Richards (+)

 

 

 

 

Louise Henrick (++)

 

 

 

 

SHERLOCK

Ben

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Sally I Godfrey (+)

 

 

 

 

Stephen L Godfrey (++)

 

 

 

 

TAYLOR

Barbara Susan

 

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Robert K Chesterton (+)

 

 

 

 

Stefan E Petszaft (++)

 

 

 

 

WALKER

James Robert William

 

Windwhistle, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6PP

Labour Party

Andrew B Durnell (+)

 

 

 

 

Rebecca S Walker (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Bells Yew Green Village Hall, Bayham Road, Bells Yew Green

14-1

SWNA-1 to SWNA-443

Large Hall, Frant Memorial Hall, The Green, Frant

14-2

SWNB-1 to SWNB-741

Mayfield Scout Hut, Scout Headquarters, Tunbridge Wells Road, Mayfield

14-3

SWNC-1 to SWNC-321

Mark Cross Community Centre, (St Mark`s Church), Tunbridge Wells Road, Mark Cross

14-4

SWND-1 to SWND-101

Pavilion, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, South View Road, Sparrows Green

14-5

SWNE-1 to SWNE-1933

Pavilion, Sparrows Green Recreation Ground, South View Road, Sparrows Green

14-6

SWNE-1934 to SWNE-3918

Main Hall, Hadlow Down Village Hall, Hut Lane, Off Main Road

14-7

SWNF-1 to SWNF-631

Rotherfield Village Hall, North Street, Rotherfield

14-8

SWNG-1 to SWNG-2052

 

NOTICE OF POLL

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor for

Willingdon & South Downs

 

Notice is hereby given that:

  1. A poll for the election of a County Councillor for Willingdon & South Downs will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026, between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
  2. The number of County Councillors to be elected is one.
  3. The names, home addresses and descriptions of the Candidates remaining validly nominated for election and the names of all persons signing the Candidates nomination paper are as follows:

 

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description (if any)

Names of Signatories

Proposers(+), Seconders(++)

DANIEL

Dionne Joanne Michelle

 

46 St Martins Road, Lower Willingdon, BN22 0LG

Liberal Democrats

Andrew C J Watkins (+)

 

 

 

 

Sarah L Whitehead (++)

 

 

 

 

GOULSON

David

 

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Samuel E Watts (+)

 

 

 

 

Suzanne L Bright (++)

 

 

 

 

HUNT

Paul William

 

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Lynn M Butcher (+)

 

 

 

 

Jeanne R Allen-Wells (++)

 

 

 

 

SHING

Stephen Sai Hung

 

18 Coppice Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9PN

 

Rosalyn A Thirlwell (+)

 

 

 

 

Alan W Thirlwell (++)

 

 

 

 

SMITH

Ben

 

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Alexander J Wood (+)

 

 

 

 

Sally A Richardson (++)

 

 

 

 

TAYLOR

Nicholas

 

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

David J E Small (+)

 

 

 

 

Douglas M Murray (++)

 

 

 

 

  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote thereat are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Wannock Village Hall, Jevington Road, Wannock

15-1

LWSA-1 to LWSA-134

Wannock Village Hall, Jevington Road, Wannock

15-1

LWSC-1 to LWSC-932

Trinity Church Willingdon, Coppice Avenue, Willingdon

15-2

LWSB-3 to LWSB-1592

Trinity Church Willingdon, Coppice Avenue, Willingdon

15-2

LWSN-1 to LWSN-11

Trinity Church Willingdon, Coppice Avenue, Willingdon

15-2

LWSO-1 to LWSO-73

Alfriston War Memorial Hall, The Tye, Alfriston

15-3

LWSD-1 to LWSD-624

Litlington Village Hall, Clapham Lane, Litlington

15-4

LWSE-1 to LWSE-84

Litlington Village Hall, Clapham Lane, Litlington

15-4

LWSF-1 to LWSF-17

Small Hall, East Dean & Friston Village Hall, Village Green Lane, East Dean

15-5

LWSG-1 to LWSG-43

Small Hall, East Dean & Friston Village Hall, Village Green Lane, East Dean

15-5

LWSH-1 to LWSH-1414

Wilmington Village Hall, The Street, Wilmington

15-6

LWSI-1 to LWSI-52

Wilmington Village Hall, The Street, Wilmington

15-6

LWSJ-1 to LWSJ-99

Wilmington Village Hall, The Street, Wilmington

15-6

LWSK-1 to LWSK-209

Trinity Church Willingdon, Coppice Avenue, Willingdon

15-7

LWSL-1 to LWSL-1957

Willingdon Memorial Hall, Church Street, Willingdon

15-8

LWSM-1 to LWSM-1439

 

 

STATEMENT OF PERSONS NOMINATED

East Sussex County Council

Election of a County Councillor

The following is a statement of the persons nominated for election as a County Councillor for

Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BENNETT

Nick

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Freezer Tania C *
Page Julian N H **

 

BOONE

William

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Tourle Jane E *
Campbell Jane **

 

CANHA

Ricardo

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Green Kevin P *
McGrath Finn **

 

CLEGG

Brendan Robert

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Rumbold Maurice E *
Rumbold Elisabeth M **

 

MURPHY

Laura Jane

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Ridout Carole A *
Scott Alister H **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

FIELDING

Catherine

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Lane Deborah C *
Lane Damian R **

 

FOX

Nigel James

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Bentley Gavin L *
McGinley John J **

 

JOHNSTONE

Bev

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Owen-Williams Gareth H *
Hardy Adam J **

 

TOWEY

Jeannette Elizabeth

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Turgoose James *
Brown Sean T **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Crowborough South & St Johns

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

ARTHUR

Alison Clare

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Davies Catherine M *
Davies Christopher J **

 

EVERITT

Martyn

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Easton John E *
Easton Tracey A **

 

JURY

Sarah

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Jury Christopher M *
Thomas Steven **

 

WALLER

Neil Harry

94 Fermor Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3BJ

Independent

Waller Paula M *
Waller Shirley A **

 

WILSON

Andrew James Ashton

(address in wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Brook Warren W *
Smith Rachael **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Forest Row & Groombridge

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BUTLER

Edward

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Best Andrew R *
Best Virginia E **

 

CHOWANIEC

Julia Barbara

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Munro Edward *
Mannion Peter **

 

JOAD

Andrew

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Bull Rebecca *
Gyngell Nigel M A **

 

TAYLOR

Georgia Widdicombe

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Pigou Elinor K *
Lewin Antony S H **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Hailsham Market

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BEECH

Jordan Woonton

5 Bramble Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3EG

The Conservative Party Candidate

Johnston Alana L *
Smith Lyn C **

 

CLEAVER

Neil Andrew

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Warner Vincent *
Medhurst Paul E **

 

MURPHY

Steve

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Turner Paul M *
Brooke Andrew J **

 

STEVENS

Ali

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Fenner Charleigh K *
Morgan Abigail L **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Hailsham New Town

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BLAKE-COGGINS

Gavin Michael

Tanglewood, South Road, Hailsham, BN27 3LY

Liberal Democrats

Rayner Helen *
Turner Jacqueline **

 

BOTTING

Trevor Leslie

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Grocock Richard T *
Grocock Susan M **

 

CARPENTER

Barry William

6 Fieldfare Court, Greenwich Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2NL

Independent

Stone Alan J *
Durrans Christina **

 

SOANE

Paul

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Coltman Nigel S *
Barnard Shaun R **

 

WELLS

Simon

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Still Charlotte *
Costello Kevin F G **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Heathfield & Mayfield

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BLAKE-COGGINS

Anne Barbara

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Blakey Veronica J *
Blakey Richard T **

 

BLAXLAND

Teresa Jane

Swife House, Swife Lane, Broad Oak, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 8UR

The Conservative Party Candidate

Cade Raymond A *
Cade Kathleen E **

 

HULBERT

Jessika Simone

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Stickland Christopher C *
Windus Roxanne **

 

TAYLOR

Steve

75 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR

Labour Party

King Nicholas D *
King Diane M **

 

WOOLLEY

Andy

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Fermer Peter J *
Brooker Paul C **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Maresfield & Buxted

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

COLEMAN

Christina Nanna Mary

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Williams Christopher R P *
Williams Brenda M **

 

GALLEY

Roy

Fairplace Farm, Nutley, Uckfield, TN22 3HE

The Conservative Party Candidate

Reid Anthony G *
Crouch Catherine **

 

JOHNSON

Gary Peter

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Bond Paul *
Bond Melanie J **

 

MURRAY

Tim

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Riminton Elizabeth L *
Riminton Mark E **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Pevensey & Stone Cross

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

COMFORT

Lee Stephen

(address in Eastbourne)

Labour Party

Jones Christopher I *
Jones Zoe S **

 

FAIRWEATHER

Mark

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Jones James E *
Davies Katie **

 

GOTTLIEB

Xander

(address in Lewes)

Green Party

Wright James O *
Durling Andrew **

 

LIDDIARD

Tom

(address in Eastbourne)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Worby Barry J *
Lam Teresa S C **

 

LINCOLN

Roger David

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Gausden Mark *
Stebbings Lloyd D **

 

PURSGLOVE

Mike

11 Tower Close, Beachlands, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6SJ

UK Independence Party (UKIP)

Thomas Graham H *
Kennedy Diane M **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Polegate & Watermill

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BEST

Katrina Ruth

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

O`Kane Christopher A *
O`Kane Alice E **

 

CAIRA

Mickey

10 Brown Jack Avenue, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5HN

Reform UK

Caira Lisa M *
Caira Pierina M **

 

HEWARD

James

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Heasman-O`Neill Wilfred D *
Fenton Diane **

 

LAMBERT

Jake Ethan

7 Walnut Walk, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5AD

Labour Party

Abbott Laura J *
Hunt Paul W **

 

LILLINGTON

Debbie

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Sargood Christopher D O *
Burke Kieran J **

 

SHING

Daniel Dak Yan

48 Gilda Crescent, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AW

 

Archer Graeme F *
Cunningham Malcolm J **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Uckfield North

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

COATES

Michelle

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Chowdhury Alimul H *
Azmi Nadia A **

 

DOWLING

Claire Barbara

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Waldock Peter J *
Fenton Michael **

 

RHODES

John Charles

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Maidman Helen R M *
Butler Carmel **

 

UNDERHILL

Dylan

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Underhill Elena L *
Horlock Christopher J **

 

WILLIAMS

Kelvin John

24 Ironstone Way, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1XJ

Liberal Democrats

Murray Timothy J *
Murray Claire E **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Uckfield South with Framfield

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BUTLER

Kathy

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Wilcox Joan E *
Milam Leonard E **

 

CHURNSIDE

Linda Margaret

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Stribley Matthew T.D. *
Stanbrook Cedric J L C **

 

COX

Ben Sebastian

(address in Wealden)

Labour and Co-operative Party

Smith Angela L *
Cox Helen M **

 

DOWLING

Christopher David

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Howard Christine *
Firth Helen **

 

GRIFFITHS

Peter

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Marchesi Malcolm D *
Spencer Thomas B **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Wealden East

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BOWDLER

Bob

Iron Latch Farm, Forest Lane, Punnetts Town, TN21 9JA

The Conservative Party Candidate

Bowdler Patricia E *
Pring David **

 

KEELEY

Laurence Victor

6 Fairfield, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4NE

 

Blackman James *
Green Leslie R **

 

LOVEWELL

Tracey Jane

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Taylor Barbara S *
Taylor Simon J **

 

MASON

Velvet

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Trott Jane A *
Carter Nancy P **

 

POTTS

Stephen

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Potts Stephen J *
Wilson Lorraine T **

 

SIMONS

Barry Anthony

Oakleigh Cottage, Back Lane, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0ND

Labour Party

Spencer Sabina A *
Ley Roderick J **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Wealden North East

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

BARRETT

Michael

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Raftery Michael *
Raftery Inga **

 

GADD

Serena Jane

Windmill Farm, Windmill Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DJ

Independent

Shairp David B *
Moore Maria C **

 

LUNN

Michael Peter

Coopers Farm, Five Chimneys Lane, Hadlow Down, East Sussex, TN22 4DX

The Conservative Party Candidate

Richards Elizabeth A *
Henrick Louise **

 

SHERLOCK

Ben

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Godfrey Sally I *
Godfrey Stephen L **

 

TAYLOR

Barbara Susan

(address in Wealden)

Liberal Democrats

Chesterton Robert K *
Petszaft Stefan E **

 

WALKER

James Robert William

Windwhistle, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6PP

Labour Party

Durnell Andrew B *
Walker Rebecca S **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Willingdon & South Downs

Name of Candidate

Home Address

Description
(if any)

Name of Proposer (*), Seconder (**)

Reason why no longer nominated*

DANIEL

Dionne Joanne Michelle

46 St Martins Road, Lower Willingdon, BN22 0LG

Liberal Democrats

Watkins Andrew C J *
Whitehead Sarah L **

 

GOULSON

David

(address in Wealden)

Green Party

Watts Samuel E *
Bright Suzanne L **

 

HUNT

Paul William

(address in Wealden)

Labour Party

Butcher Lynn M *
Allen-Wells Jeanne R **

 

SHING

Stephen Sai Hung

18 Coppice Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9PN

 

Thirlwell Rosalyn A *
Thirlwell Alan W **

 

SMITH

Ben

(address in Wealden)

Reform UK

Wood Alexander J *
Richardson Sally A **

 

TAYLOR

Nicholas

(address in Wealden)

The Conservative Party Candidate

Small David J E *
Murray Douglas M **

 

The persons above, where no entry is made in the last column, have been and stand validly nominated.

Dated Friday 10 April 2026

Trevor Scott

 

Deputy Returning Officer

Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX

 

 

East Sussex County Council

NOTICE OF ELECTION AGENTS’ NAMES AND OFFICES

Date Of Election : Thursday 7 May 2026

I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that the names and addresses of election agents of the candidates at this election, and the addresses of the offices or places of such election agents to which all claims, notices, writs, summons, and other documents addressed to them may be sent, have respectively been declared in writing to me as follows:

Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BENNETT

Nicholas John

(Commonly Known As: Nick Bennett)

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

BOONE

William Robin

(Commonly Known As: William Boone)

CLEGG

Brendan Robert

Hammick House, Southview Road, Crowborough, TN6 1HW

CLEGG

Brendan Robert

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

DOS SANTOS CANHA

Ricardo Jorge

(Commonly Known As: Ricardo Canha)

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

MURPHY

Laura Jane

 

Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

FIELDING

Catherine Emily

(Commonly Known As: Catherine Fielding)

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

FOX

Nigel James

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

JOHNSTONE

Beverley Ann

(Commonly Known As: Bev Johnstone)

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

TOWEY

Jeannette Elizabeth

   

Crowborough South & St Johns

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

ARTHUR

Alison Clare

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

EVERITT

Martyn Douglas

(Commonly Known As: Martyn Everitt)

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

JURY

Sarah Jane

(Commonly Known As: Sarah Jury)

WALLER

Neil Harry

94 Fermor Way, Crowborough, East Sussex, TN6 3BJ

WALLER

Neil Harry

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

WILSON

Andrew James Ashton

Forest Row & Groombridge

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BUTLER

Edward

MURRAY

Timothy Joseph

Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN

CHOWANIEC

Julia Barbara

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

JOAD

Andrew Edwin

(Commonly Known As: Andrew Joad)

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

TAYLOR

Georgia Widdicombe

Hailsham Market

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BEECH

Jordan Woonton

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

CLEAVER

Neil Andrew

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

MURPHY

Stephen John

(Commonly Known As: Steve Murphy)

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

STEVENS

Alison Ruth

(Commonly Known As: Ali Stevens)

 

Hailsham New Town

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

BLAKE-COGGINS

Gavin Michael

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BOTTING

Trevor Leslie

MITCHELL

Colin J

9 Harebeating Crescent, Hailsham, E. Sussex, BN27 1JH

CARPENTER

Barry William

COLTMAN

Nigel

41 The Avenue, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3HR

SOANE

Paul Derek

(Commonly Known As: Paul Soane)

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

WELLS

Simon Paul

(Commonly Known As: Simon Wells)

Heathfield & Mayfield

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

BLAKE-COGGINS

Anne Barbara

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BLAXLAND

Teresa Jane

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

HULBERT

Jessika Simone

TAYLOR

Steven Roy

75 Geers Wood, Heathfield, East Sussex, TN21 0AR

TAYLOR

Steven Roy

(Commonly Known As: Steve Taylor)

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

WOOLLEY

Andrew John

(Commonly Known As: Andy Woolley)

   

Maresfield & Buxted

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

COLEMAN

Christina Nanna Mary

WEBSTER

Sarah Victoria

Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE

GALLEY

Roy

HAYDEN-SEYMOUR

Daniel

Bower Lodge, Hammerwood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QE

JOHNSON

Gary Peter

MURRAY

Timothy Joseph

Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN

MURRAY

Timothy Joseph

(Commonly Known As: Tim Murray)

  

Pevensey & Stone Cross

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

HASLER

Frances

3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA

COMFORT

Lee Stephen

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

FAIRWEATHER

Mark

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

GOTTLIEB

Alexander Mcclellan Cave

(Commonly Known As: Xander Gottlieb)

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

LIDDIARD

Thomas Eric

(Commonly Known As: Tom Liddiard)

ATKINS

Deborah

63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY

LINCOLN

Roger David

PURSGLOVE

Michael Charles

11 Tower Close, Beachlands, Pevensey Bay, East Sussex, BN24 6SJ

PURSGLOVE

Michael Charles

(Commonly Known As: Mike Pursglove)

  

Polegate & Watermill

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

BEST

Katrina Ruth

ATKINS

Deborah

63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY

CAIRA

Michael

(Commonly Known As: Mickey Caira)

SLATER

Elizabeth Jane

4 Middleton Court, Lewes Road, Westmeston, BN6 8RL

HEWARD

James Edward

(Commonly Known As: James Heward)

HASLER

Frances

3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA

LAMBERT

Jake Ethan

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

LILLINGTON

Deborah Anne

(Commonly Known As: Debbie Lillington)

SHING

Stephen Sai Hung

18 Coppice Avenue, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9PN

SHING

Daniel Dak Yan

   

Uckfield North

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

COATES

Michelle Kandida Diane

(Commonly Known As: Michelle Coates)

WEBSTER

Sarah Victoria

Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE

DOWLING

Claire Barbara

HAYDEN-SEYMOUR

Daniel

Bower Lodge, Hammerwood, East Grinstead, RH19 3QE

RHODES

John Charles

HORLOCK

Christopher John

7 Queens Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RU

UNDERHILL

Dylan

MURRAY

Timothy Joseph

Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN

WILLIAMS

Kelvin John

   

Uckfield South with Framfield

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

MURRAY

Timothy Joseph

Liberal Democrats, 54 Cliffe High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AN

BUTLER

Kathryn Ann

(Commonly Known As: Kathy Butler)

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

CHURNSIDE

Linda Margaret

HORLOCK

Christopher John

7 Queens Approach, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 1RU

COX

Ben Sebastian

WEBSTER

Sarah Victoria

Trecarrel, Warrs Hill Road, North Chailey, East Sussex, BN8 4JE

DOWLING

Christopher David

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

GRIFFITHS

Peter John

(Commonly Known As: Peter Griffiths)

 

Wealden East

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

BOWDLER

Robert

(Commonly Known As: Bob Bowdler)

KEELEY

Laurence Victor

6 Fairfield, Herstmonceux, East Sussex, BN27 4NE

KEELEY

Laurence Victor

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

LOVEWELL

Tracey Jane

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

MASON

Velvet Grace

(Commonly Known As: Velvet Mason)

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

POTTS

Stephen John

(Commonly Known As: Stephen Potts)

SIMONS

Barry Anthony

Oakleigh Cottage, Back Lane, Cross-in-Hand, Heathfield, TN21 0ND

SIMONS

Barry Anthony

  

Wealden North East

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

THOMAS

Steven

The Old Carriage House, Fielden Lane, Crowborough, TN6 1TL

BARRETT

Michael James

(Commonly Known As: Michael Barrett)

GADD

Serena Jane

Windmill Farm, Windmill Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6DJ

GADD

Serena Jane

STANDLEY

Robert William

Berriedale, Mayfield Lane, Wadhurst, East Sussex, TN5 6JE

LUNN

Michael Peter

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

SHERLOCK

Ben Alexander

(Commonly Known As: Ben Sherlock)

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

TAYLOR

Barbara Susan

WALKER

James Robert William

Windwhistle, Faircrouch Lane, Wadhurst, TN5 6PP

WALKER

James Robert William

   

Willingdon & South Downs

Name of Agent

Correspondence Address

Name of Candidate

PETSZAFT

Stefan Edward

2 Leylands Manor, Tubwell Lane, Crowborough, TN6 3RH

DANIEL

Dionne Joanne Michelle

OBBARD

Keith David

Cherry Gardens Farm, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN3 9NY

GOULSON

David

HASLER

Frances

3 North Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2PA

HUNT

Paul William

SHING

Daniel Dak Yan

48 Gilda Crescent, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6AW

SHING

Stephen Sai Hung

ATKINS

Deborah

63 Southfield, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 5LY

SMITH

Ben

SLATER

Elizabeth Jane

4 Middleton Court, Lewes Road, Westmeston, BN6 8RL

TAYLOR

Nicholas Brian

(Commonly Known As: Nicholas Taylor)

 

Dated 10 April 2026

Trevor Scott

 

Deputy Returning Officer

Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX

 

 

NOTICE OF ELECTION

East Sussex County Council

Election of County Councillors

for the Electoral Divisions in the Wealden District area listed below

Electoral Divisions

Number of County Councillors to be elected

Electoral Divisions

Number of County Councillors to be elected

Arlington, East Hoathly & Hellingly

One

Pevensey & Stone Cross

One

Crowborough North & Jarvis Brook

One

Polegate & Watermill

One

Crowborough South & St Johns

One

Uckfield North

One

Forest Row & Groombridge

One

Uckfield South with Framfield

One

Hailsham Market

One

Wealden East

One

Hailsham New Town

One

Wealden North East

One

Heathfield & Mayfield

One

Willingdon & South Downs

One

Maresfield & Buxted

One

  
  1. Nomination papers may be obtained from the offices of the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX, from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April).
  1. Nomination papers must be delivered to the Deputy Returning Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX on Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (excluding Friday 3rd April and Monday 6th April) but no later than 4pm on Thursday 9th April 2026.
  1. If any election is contested the poll will take place on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
  1. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20th April 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
  1. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Tuesday 21st April 2026. New applications may be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
  1. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Tuesday 28th April 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
  1. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Tuesday, 28th April 2026. Applications may be made online at https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
  1. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Thursday, 7th May 2026.
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Wealden District Council,  Vicarage Lane, Hailsham,  BN27 2AX

Timetable

Event

Time

Date

Publication of notice of election

 

30 March 2026

Delivery of nomination papers

 

From 31 March up to 4pm on Thursday 9 April

Deadline for withdrawals of nomination

4pm

Thursday 9 April

Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent

4pm

Thursday 9 April

Publication of statement of persons nominated

4pm

Friday 10 April

Deadline for receiving applications for registration

Midnight

Monday 20 April

Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes

5pm

Tuesday 21 April

Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies)

5pm

Tuesday 28 April

Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates

5pm

Tuesday 28 April

Publication of notice of poll

 

Tuesday 28 April

First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes

 

Thursday 30 April

Polling day

 

7am to 10pm

Thursday 7 May

Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes

5pm

Thursday 7 May

Deadline for emergency proxy applications

5pm

Thursday 7 May

Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal

9pm

Thursday 7 May

Mayoral

The government has decided to postpone the Mayoral election that was due to take place this May until 2028.

Currently no by-elections have been called.

DECLARATION OF RESULT OF POLL

Neighbourhood Planning Referendum

 East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Planning Referendum

I, Heather Blanshard, being the Deputy Counting Officer at the above referendum held on Thursday 12 February 2026, do hereby give notice that the results of the votes cast is as follows:

Question 

“Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”

 

Votes Recorded

Percentage

Number cast in favour of a Yes

557

94.89%

Number cast in favour of a No

30

5.11 %

The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:

Number of ballot papers

A          want of an official mark

 

B          voting for more answers than required

 

C          writing or mark by which voter could be 

            identified

 

D          being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty

 

E          rejected in part

 

Total

0

Electorate: 1414

Ballot Papers Issued: 587

Turnout: 41.51%

And I do hereby declare that more than half of those voting have voted:

YES

in response to the question: “Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?”

Heather Blanshard, Deputy Counting Officer

Dated: Friday 13 February 2025

NOTICE OF POLL

Wealden District Council

 Referendum on the adoption of the East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Plan

Notice is hereby given that:

   1. A poll will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 to decide on the question below:-

Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’

  1. The hours of poll will be from 7:00am and 10:00 pm.
  1. The situation of Polling Stations and the description of persons entitled to vote are as follows:

 

Situation of Polling Station

Station Number

Ranges of electoral register numbers of persons entitled to vote thereat

Small Hall, East Dean and Friston Village Hall, Village Green Lane, East Dean, BN20 0DR

NPR-1

LWSH-1 to LWSH-1414

Trevor Scott, Counting Officer

Dated: Wednesday 4 February 2026                                           

Printed and published by the Counting Officer, The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX

 

EAST DEAN AND FRISTON NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN AREA

NOTICE OF REFERENDUM

Referendum on the adoption of the East Dean and Friston Neighbourhood Plan

  1. A Referendum will be held on Thursday 12 February 2026 to decide on the question below:

‘Do you want the South Downs National Park Authority to use the Neighbourhood Plan for the parish of East Dean and Friston to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?’

  1. Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 27 January 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
  1. Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Wednesday 28 January 2026. Applications for new postal votes can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
  1. Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 5pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate
  1. New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5 pm on Wednesday 4 February 2026. Applications for some new proxy votes can be made online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote
  1. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at The Elections Office, Wealden District Council, Vicarage Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2AX by 5pm on Thursday, 12 February 2026.

Trevor Scott

Counting Officer

Dated: Thursday 8 January 2026

As the South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority for the neighbourhood planning area, you can view more information about the neighbourhood plan on their website South Downs National Park Authority.

Time Table

Election event

Time

Date

Last day for applications to be included in the register of electors to be used at this election

 

Tuesday 27 January 2026

Last time for receipt of applications to vote by post and for changes to existing postal or proxy applications

5:00 pm

Wednesday 28 January 2026

Last day for Voter Authority Certificates

5:00 pm

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Last day and time for the receipt of proxy vote applications for this election

5:00 pm

Wednesday 4 February 2026

Last day for the Appointment of Polling Observers and Counting Observers

 

Thursday 5 February 2026

First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers

 

Friday 6 February 2026

Last day and time to make alterations to the register to correct a clerical error or to implement a court (registration appeal) decision

9:00 pm

Thursday 12 February 2026

Last Time and Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers

5:00 pm

Thursday 12 February 2026

Final deadline for receipt of proxy applications made on the grounds of unforeseen illness, physical incapacity, employment or service

5:00 pm

Thursday 12 February 2026

Day of Poll

7:00 am to 10:00 pm

Thursday 12 February 2026

 

Candidates & Agents

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