Necton Parish Council - 19 February 2026
A vacancy has occurred for one Parish Councillor on Necton Parish Council, due to the resignation of Councillor Phil Hayton.
If an election is contested to fill the vacancy in the office of Parish Councillor an election will be held on Thursday 19 February 2026.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Necton Parish Council election will be published on this page as the timetable progresses:
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 23 January 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Monday 26 January 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 3 February 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 4 February 2026 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 11 February 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 12 February 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 13 February 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 19 March 2026 |
Dated: Thursday 15 January 2026
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.