‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation
Have your say on the future of councils in Essex. Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils.
The election of a borough councillor taking place on 29 May 2025 includes electors living in polling districts AK2, AS1, AU1, AU2, AV1, AV2 & AV3 (0 electors in AV3). You can find a list of streets included in these districts below.
Street List for Canvey Island Winter Gardens Borough Ward
Delivery of poll cards | Wednesday 23 April to Monday 5 May |
First issue of postal votes (those who applied for a postal vote before 2 May 2025) |
Thursday 8 May |
Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Monday 12 May |
Deadline for new postal vote applications | 5pm Tuesday 13 May |
Second issue of postal votes (those who applied for a postal vote between 2 May – 13th May 2025) |
Monday 19 May |
Deadline for receiving new proxy vote applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 20 May |
Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 20 May |
First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Thursday 22 May |
Day of Poll |
7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 29 May |
Last Day to Issue Replacement, Spoilt, Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 29 May |
Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 29 May |
Register to vote online at Register to Vote | CastlePoint
Apply for a postal or proxy vote at Voting by Post or Proxy | CastlePoint
Find information and acceptable forms of voter ID at Voter ID | CastlePoint
Apply for a voter authority certificate at Apply for Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) | CastlePoint
Delivery of nomination papers and informal checking | From 22 April |
Candidate & Agent Briefing | Please contact elections team |
Deadline for receipt of nominations | 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April |
Deadline for withdrawal of nomination | 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April |
Deadline for notification of appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April |
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Thursday 1 May |
Publication of Notice of Election Agents | Thursday 1 May |
Publication of notice of poll | Not later than Tuesday 20 May |
Deadline for appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Not later than 5:00pm Wednesday 21 May |
Day of Poll |
7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 29 May |
Verification and Count | From 10:00pm Thursday 29 May |
Return of Election Expenses Borough Council Candidates (35 calendar days) |
Thursday 3 July |