Town of Dereham Withburga Ward - 11 December 2025
A vacancy has occurred for one Town Councillor for Withburga Ward on Dereham Town Council, due to the resignation of Councillor Harry Clarke.
If an election is contested to fill the vacancy in the office of Town Councillor an election will be held on Thursday 11 December 2025.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Town of Dereham Withburga Ward election will be published on this page as the timetable progresses:
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 6 November 2025 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 14 November 2025 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Monday 17 November 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 25 November 2025 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 26 November 2025 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 3 December 2025 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 3 December 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 4 December 2025 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 4 December 2025 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 5 December 2025 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 8 January 2026 |
Dated: Thursday 6 November 2025.
Printed and published by the Returning Officer, Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE
Candidates
Guidance for candidates at Parish council elections in England (opens new window) have been provided by the Electoral Commission.
Nomination Papers - Parish Elections England (on or after 2 May 2024) (opens new window) can also be found on the Electoral Commission website.