Scam text messages about parking tickets (PCN's)

Warning to Residents about scam text messages, asking you to pay a penalty charge notice (PCN parking ticket). Do not make any payments or share your bank details, we will never contact you via text message to request PCN payments. Please report it to Action Fraud online or by calling 0300 123 2040.

Hertsmere By-Election July 2025

Elections will be held in Hertsmere on Thursday 24 July 2025. This election will be to duly elect a member to Hertsmere Borough Council and a member to Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council within the Borehamwood Brookmeadow Borough and Town 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. 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.

Key Dates and Deadlines for July 2025 Election
EventDate (deadline in brackets, if not midnight)
Publication of Notice of ElectionThursday 19 June 2025
Deadline for the receipt of Nomination PapersFriday 27 June 2025 (4pm)
Publication of Statement as to Persons NominatedMonday 30 June 2025 (4pm)
Deadline for receiving applications for registrationTuesday 8 July 2025
Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votesWednesday 9 July 2025 (5pm)
Publication of Notice of PollThursday 10 July 2025
Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority CertificatesWednesday 16 July 2025 (5pm)
Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxy)Wednesday 16 July 2025 (5pm)
Deadline for the appointment of Polling and Counting AgentsThursday 17 July 2025
Polling DayThursday 24 July 2025 (7am to 10pm)
Election Count (Declaration of Results)Thursday 24 July 2025 (after close of poll)

Notices to be made publicly available