A by-election for the Evesham South Ward of Wychavon District Council will take place next month.
The election follows the sad passing of Cllr Ed Cohen. Only voters in the Evesham South Ward will be eligible to vote.
Poll cards have been sent out to residents in the area who are registered to vote.
Anyone who hasn’t received one and thinks they should have, should visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/elections first to check they live within the Evesham South Ward, before contacting our elections team on 01386 565437 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Voters will be required to show Voter ID before being allowed to vote.
There are many accepted forms of ID including a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport, a UK or EEA drivers' licence, a blue badge or an older person's bus pass. The full list of accepted photo ID can be found on the elections page of Wychavon’s website.
Voters will be able to use out of date ID if they are still recognisable from the photo.
Anyone who does not have one of the accepted forms of ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. These can be applied for by following the links at www.wychavon.gov.uk/elections. The deadline to apply for the Evesham South by-election is 5pm on Wednesday, 2 August.
There are six candidates standing for election:
- Stan Brotherton (The Conservative Party Candidate)
- Julie Anne Haines (Independent)
- Peter John Knight (The Green Party)
- David William Ernest Quayle (Liberal Democrats)
- Matt Snape (Independent)
- David Martin Tasker (Labour Party)
Visit www.wychavon.gov.uk/elections for more information.
