Last Modified February 16, 2024
On Thursday 4 May 2023, all-out local elections are taking place in Hertsmere. These elections are for all 39 of the borough seats.
Elstree and Borehamwood Town Council, Aldenham, Shenley, South Mimms and Ridge Parish council elections will also be taking place.
Elections Act 2022 and Voter ID
The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
Further information about the requirements of Voter ID and the acceptable forms of ID can be found on our Voter ID page.
The Elections Act 2022 has been passed into law and will see further changes to the UK electoral system. Further information about the Act and the changes can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
Full election timetable
Don’t lose your chance to vote. The election timetable below lists key events and important deadlines:
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Notice of election published
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Wednesday 15 March |
9am
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Nomination period begins
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Wednesday 15 March |
10am
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Poll card deliveries
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Saturday 18 March – Sunday 26 March |
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| Nomination period ends |
Tuesday 4 April
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4pm
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| Register to vote deadline |
Monday 17 April |
11:59pm |
| Postal vote / postal-proxy vote application deadline |
Tuesday 18 April |
5pm |
| Proxy vote application deadline |
Tuesday 25 April |
5pm |
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Deadline for applying for Voter Authority Certificate (VAC)
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Tuesday 25 April |
5pm |
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First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes
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Thursday 27 April
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Polling day
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Thursday 4 May
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7am – 10pm
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Emergency proxy vote application deadline
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Thursday 4 May
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5pm
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Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes
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Thursday 4 May
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5pm
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If you have any questions, please see our elections 2023 FAQs page.
Election notices and future elections
To see election results and notices please see the links below:
Dates for future elections:
- Police and Crime Commissioner: 2 May 2024
- Hertfordshire County Council: 1 May 2025
- UK Parliamentary General Election - can be held at any point following the repeal of Fixed Term Parliament, but no later than 28 January 2025.
Contact details
For further information please contact us at elections@hertsmere.gov.uk or call 020 8207 7481.