Council by-election called for Thursday 2 April 2026

Following the resignation of Councillor Luis McBriar, two requests from registered electors in Tottington have been made to the Returning Officer for a by-election to be held in the Tottington ward. The successful candidate will be elected for a two-year term, which is the remaining period available for this appointment.

The by-election will take place on Thursday, 2 April– and residents in Tottington are reminded that they will need photo ID to vote in person.

The scheduled local elections, where electors can vote for one candidate in each ward, will continue to be held on Thursday, 7 May 2026, for all wards, including Tottington.

Anyone who wishes to stand for election must obtain the relevant form from the Returning Officer at Bury Town Hall and return it by 4pm on Friday, 6 March. Contact the Returning Officer by emailing electionservices@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 5252.

The elections team will be holding a briefing session for all prospective candidates and agents on Tuesday, 3 March, at 5.30pm at Bury Town Hall. Please contact electionservices@bury.gov.uk to confirm your place.

Other important dates to remember:

• You must be on the electoral register to vote – the deadline for applying is midnight on Tuesday, 17 March. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
• Want a postal vote? The deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, 18 March. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
• The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on Wednesday, 18 March. Applications can be made online: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

Polling stations in Tottington will be open from 7am to 10pm on election day.

If you vote at a polling station this year, you will need to show identification which contains a photograph of you.

For further information about which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voterIDor call the helpline 0800 328 0280.

If you don’t have any of the photographic ID listed above, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate from the Government. To apply, go to https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificateor call the helpline 0800 328 0280. Applications must be made by 5pm on Wednesday, 18 March.