Town of Attleborough Burgh and Haverscroft Ward - 22 January 2026
A vacancy has occurred for one Town Councillor for Burgh and Haverscroft Ward on Attleborough Town Council, due to the resignation of Councillor Peter Wenham.
If an election is contested to fill the vacancy in the office of Town Councillor an election will be held on Thursday 22 January 2026.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Town of Attleborough Burgh and Haverscroft Ward election will be published on this page as the timetable progresses:
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 12 December 2025 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 16 January 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
Dated: Friday 12 December 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 (opens new window) can also be found on the Electoral Commission website.