Blaby Parish South Ward by-election
By-election RESULT
BLOXHAM J (REFORM) - 243
COE S (INDEPENDENT) - 75
HARTSHORN P (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) - 418 *ELECTED*
JEEVES D (INDEPENDENT REFORM) - 54
SAVAGE A (LIBERAL DEMOCRAT) - 354 ELECTED*
Turnout 16.59%
Paul Michael Hartshorn and Andrew Charles Savage are duly elected.
A by-election has been called on Thursday 28 November 2024 to fill two vacant seats for Blaby Parish South Ward.
Timetable of key events
| Event | Date |
| Notice of Election (beginning the nomination period) | 24 October |
| Poll cards dispatched | 23 October |
| Deadline for receipt nominations | 4pm 1 November |
| Publication of the Statement of Persons Nomination | 4pm 4 November |
| Postal votes dispatched | 6 November |
| Deadline to register to vote | Midnight 12 November |
| Deadline to apply for a postal vote | 5pm 13 November |
| Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate | 5pm 20 November |
| Deadline to apply for a proxy vote | 5pm 20 November |
| Polling day | 7am-10pm 28 November |
Register to vote
In order to vote at this election, you must be registered to vote.
The deadline to register to vote is midnight 12 November.
To register to vote, please use the button below
If you are not sure whether you are already registered to vote, please contact the Electoral Services office using the contact form below.
Postal voting
If you require a postal vote at this election, please visit our dedicated postal voting page for more information.
The deadline to apply for a postal vote, or to cancel or amend an existing postal vote at this election is 5pm on 13 November.
Proxy voting
If you would like someone else to vote on your behalf at this election, please visit our dedicated proxy voting page for more information.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 20 November.
If after 5pm on 20 November you find yourself unable to vote in person due to medical or work reasons, you may be entitled to apply for an emergency proxy vote. Please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact form below.
Poll cards
Poll cards are due to be delivered from 24 October. If you have not received your poll card by 10 November, please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact form below.
Voter Identification
It is now a requirement to present an accepted form of photographic identification when voting at the polling station.
For more information, including the types of accepted ID, please visit our Voter ID page.
Standing as a candidate
If you would like to stand as a candidate in this election, you must submit a valid nomination form by 4pm 1 November to the Returning Officer at the Council Offices, Desford Road, Narborough, LE19 2EP. You should make an appointment to do this, where an informal check of your papers will be offered.
Nomination forms can be found on the Electoral Commission website, or a pack can be requested from the Electoral Services office.
For more information, to receive a nomination pack, or to make an appointment to submit your nomination pack, please contact the Electoral Services team using the contact form below. They can provide advice on how to submit your forms and the process for standing for election.