A by-election for Inskip-with-Sowerby Parish Council is scheduled to be held on Thursday 12 March 2026.
If two or more candidates stand the election will go ahead. If only one candidate stands an election is not required because the election is considered uncontested and that candidate is declared to be elected.
Key dates for electors
Registering to vote
The deadline to register to vote in time for this by-election is Tuesday 24 February 2026.
Poll Cards
Inskip-with-Sowerby Parish Council have made the decision not to issue poll cards for this by-election.
Postal Vote
Postal votes will be dispatched by Royal Mail on 2 March 2026.
The deadline to apply for a new postal vote, a new postal proxy vote or to make any changes to any type of existing absent vote is Wednesday 25 February, 5pm.
If you haven’t received your postal vote, or have misplaced or spoilt it, you can apply for a replacement between Friday 6 March and Thursday 12 March 2026, 5pm.
Proxy Vote
The deadline to apply for a new proxy vote is Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5pm.
Voter Authority Certificate (Photo ID)
The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is Wednesday 4 March 2026, 5pm.
Emergency Proxy Vote
If you have a medical or work emergency that occurs after 5pm on Wednesday 4 March 2026 you may be able to apply for an emergency proxy. Please contact us for more details about this on 01253 887257 or email electoral.services@wyre.gov.uk
The deadline to apply for an emergency proxy vote is Thursday 12 March 2026, 5pm.