Information about upcoming ward and parish by-elections will be displayed on this page.
Nominations guidance
You can download a nomination paper from the Nominations section on the relevant section of the Electoral Commission's website:
Ward elections guidance and nomination paper
Parish elections guidance and nomination paper
If you would like to request a nomination pack from the Electoral Services Office directly, please complete the request form below and they will send you one with the dates and election area pre-filled.
Find out statistical data for areas within Herefordshire
Informal checks on nomination papers
We are offering to undertake informal checks on nomination papers this year before you officially submit it by hand. You don't have to do this but it may prevent you having to make multiple journeys to correct any incorrect information. If you would like an informal check undertaken please send your nomination paper via email to nominationpapers@herefordshire.gov.uk
Be aware there is personal data on the nomination paper so it needs to be password protected. Do not send the password via email. Ensure you provide a phone number and we will ring you for the password.
What to include in your nomination email for the informal check
If you are not standing as a party candidate then you only need to provide us with one nomination paper, the home address form and the consent to nomination (all pages).
If you are standing for a party, in addition to the above, you will need to provide certificate of authorisation and a request for party emblem (if applicable).
Electoral register and absent vote lists
If you want to request the register and absent vote lists, there are forms for these in the nomination pack. If you require these lists, please don't send these to us for the informal check, these can be brought in when you submit your nomination paper by hand.
The next step after the informal check
Once we have done the informal check, we will contact you to tell you if the paperwork is okay, or, if there are any amendments needed. We will provide you with a checklist with any errors, and you can then re-submit the nomination pack again for another informal check.
Make an appointment to officially submit your nomination
Appointments can only be made on working days (Monday to Friday) between the hours of 10am and 4pm during the nomination period.
Phone us on 01432 260107 or email nominations@herefordshire.gov.uk to make an appointment.
The nomination paper must be hand-delivered to Blueschool House, Blueschool Street, Hereford. You must wait for a member of the Electoral Services Team to take the paperwork from you. Do not leave your paperwork with anyone else or on reception.
Election expenses
Each candidate must submit their spending return and declaration following an election. Failure to do so by the relevant deadline without an authorised excuse is a criminal offence.
If a candidate has been elected but the spending return and/or declaration has not been submitted by the deadline they are barred from sitting or voting, and can be subject to a forfeit or fine of £50 per day if they do so.
Hustings
A hustings is a meeting where election candidates or parties debate policies and answer questions from the audience. Hustings provide voters with an opportunity to hear the views of candidates or parties. Candidates are entitled to use council-owned premises to hold their hustings. View a full list of these buildings. Please note that not all buildings are currently open to the public. For further information see the hustings page on The Electoral Commission's website.