Suffolk County Council By-Election November 2026
Poll cards are being issued as poll letters for this election.
You may notice that the document you receive looks different from previous elections. Instead of the traditional poll card, you will receive a poll card letter, which contains the same important information you need to vote. Follow this link for a guide on understanding your poll card.
You do not need to bring your poll letter to the polling station to vote, although you may find it helpful. Remember that voters are required to bring an accepted form of photo ID to vote at a polling station.
A Suffolk County Council (SCC) By-Election in the Bosmere Division is due to take place on Thursday 12 November 2026.
Further details about the SCC elections will become available on the Suffolk County Council website.
All electors who are currently registered and eligible to vote will receive a poll card before polling day, which will let you know where you need to cast your vote.
On polling day, polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.
Information for candidates and agents
Candidates and agents can find essential election information on our dedicated candidates and agents webpage .
This includes:
- Key election deadlines
- Nomination papers and guidance
- Information on requesting registers and absent voter lists
- The number of electors within the Bosmere Division
- A map of the Bosmere Division
Find the polling station for your local area here:
Election notices
Election notices when available will be found on the Election Notices webpage.
Key dates and deadlines for electors
The table below details key dates and deadlines for the upcoming county election.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 27 October | Deadline (by 11:59pm) to register to vote (if you're not already registered) |
| Wednesday 28 October | Deadline (by 5pm) for new applications to vote by post, or by postal proxy. |
| Wednesday 28 October | Deadline (by 5pm) to make changes to, or to cancel existing postal vote arrangements. |
| From Friday 30 October | Postal votes issued. All Postal votes to electors whose application to vote by post is approved before 12:00pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 will be included in this despatch. |
| From Friday 6 November | Postal votes issued. All Postal Votes to electors whose application to vote by post is approved after 12:00pm on Wednesday 1 April 2026 up until 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026 will be included in this despatch. |
| Wednesday 4 November | Deadline (by 5pm) to apply to vote by appointing a proxy |
| Wednesday 4 November | Deadline (by 5pm) to apply for a voter authority certificate. You need to apply if you vote at a polling station and do not have one of the accepted forms of photo ID |
| Friday 6 November | First day issuing replacement lost and spoilt postal votes |
| Thursday 12 November | Polling Day. Polling stations open from 7am to 10pm |
| Thursday 12 November | Last chance to replace lost or spoilt postal votes. Deadline is 5pm |
| Thursday 12 November | Last chance to apply for an emergency proxy vote. Deadline is 5pm |
How to vote
To vote in an election, you must be registered.
If you've recently turned 18, or moved house, you may not be registered. You can register to vote online.
If you would like to vote in person at a polling station, you will need valid Voter ID.
If you are unable to attend the polling station, you can apply to vote by post. You are also able to apply for a proxy vote.
Contact us
Telephone 0300 1234000 (Option 7)
Our address is:
Endeavour House8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
Our opening hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, excluding bank holidays.
You can also visit our Contact us webpage for other ways to get in touch.
Bosmere Division polling districts
The table below displays the polling districts within the Bosmere Division.
| Polling District | PD Code |
|---|---|
| Baylham | MBAY |
| Badley | MBDL |
| Barking | MBRK |
| Battisford | MBTT |
| Coddenham | MCOD |
| Darmsden | MDAR |
| Great Bricett | MGBR |
| Nettlestead | MNET |
| Needham Market North | MNMN |
| Needham Market South | MNMS |
| Offton | MOFF |
| Ringshall | MRNG |
| Somersham | MSOM |
| Willisham | MWIL |