Following the passing of Councillor Shailain Shah, there will be a by-election held in Hertsmere on Thursday 25 June 2026. This election will be to duly elect a member to Hertsmere Borough Council within the Bushey Park Ward.
Important Information for Electors
You must be on the electoral register, within the eligible electoral area, in order to vote. If you've recently moved, it's important that you register at your new address. Visit the Government website to register to vote. (opens in new tab) See the key deadlines section below for information on the registration deadline.
Voters are required to show Photo ID when voting at a polling station. Please see our Voter ID page for more information.
Important Information for Candidates
If you are interested in standing for the above election, you must complete a nominations pack.
Completed nomination papers can be submitted from publication of the Notice of Election and must be received by no later than 4pm on Friday 29 June.
Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to: the Returning Officer, Civic Office, Elstree Way, Borehamwood, Herts, WD6 1WA. Candidates are encouraged to submit their nomination papers for checking as early as possible so that there is time to correct any mistakes.
For further information, and to arrange an appointment to submit nomination papers, please contact Electoral Services on 020 8207 7481 or email elections@hertsmere.gov.uk.
You can access a copy of the nomination packs below:
- Nomination Pack (opens in new tab)pdf file[855KB]
Once confirmed a candidate, you may request a copy of the electoral register and absent voters list for the Bushey Park Ward. To request a copy, you must complete the forms below and return them to the Returning Officer.
- Register Request Form (opens in new tab)pdf file[129KB]
- Absent Voters List Request Form (opens in new tab)pdf file[89KB]
Notices to be made publicly available
- Notice of Election - Bushey Park Ward (opens in new tab)pdf file[96KB]
- Notice of Election Agents Names and Offices
- Notice of Poll, Persons Nominated and Situation of Polling Stations