A by‑election has been called to fill the vacant seat at Rowlands Castle Parish Council.

Nomination pack

You can download a nomination pack from the Electoral Commission website.

Nomination pack - parish council election

Delivery of nomination papers

Nomination papers must be delivered by appointment only to the Returning Officer at: East Hampshire District Council, Monterey House, Bedford Road, Petersfield, GU32 3LJ.

Papers may be delivered on any working day, Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm (excluding bank holidays), and no later than 4pm on Thursday 9 April 2026.

To book an appointment, please contact:

Contested election

If the election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Registering to vote

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Monday 20 April 2026.

Applications can be submitted online on the GOV.UK website.