By-election called for Pelsall Ward

A by-election to elect a new representative for the Pelsall Ward of Walsall Council will be held on Thursday 11 September 2025.

The vacancy has arisen following the resignation of Councillor Garry Perry, former Leader of Walsall Council, earlier this month.

Nominations for candidates will close at 4pm on Thursday 14 August 2025 and the names of candidates will be confirmed by 4pm on Friday 15 August 2025.

This by-election concerns registered electors in the Pelsall Ward of Walsall. Residents living in other areas of the borough are not eligible to vote.

Everyone registered and eligible to vote in the by-election will receive a poll card through the post. Poll cards will start to be sent out early next week.

Polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm on Thursday 11 September 2025. The Count will take place later the same evening and it is anticipated that the result will be declared around midnight. Please follow the council’s social media accounts on Facebook and X for the latest news and information.

When voting in person, please remember to take your voter ID with you to the polling station. This applies to everyone who votes in person or by proxy. Suitable photographic ID accepted at the polling station includes a UK passport or driving licence. A full list of acceptable identification can be found at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id 

If you don’t have any suitable ID, you can apply for a free voter authority certificate at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate 

If you are not on the electoral register, the deadline to register and be eligible to vote in this by-election is Tuesday 26 August 2025. You can register to vote at: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote 

If you want to change the way you vote, please be aware of the following deadlines:

· Wednesday 27 August 2025, 5pm - Deadline to apply for a postal vote.

· Wednesday 3 September 2025, 5pm - Deadline to apply for a proxy vote (appointing someone to vote on their behalf).

· Wednesday 3 September 2025, 5pm - Deadline to apply for a free voter authority certificate.

For more information, please visit the council website or contact the Electoral Services team. https://go.walsall.gov.uk/your-council/voting-and-elections/upcoming-elections-and-legal-notices

Tel: 01922 652502 Email: electionoffice@walsall.gov.uk