The list of candidates standing for the Heworth by-election has been published.
The election will take place on Thursday 15 January 2026 with polling hours between 7.00am and 10.00pm. The count will take place at the close of poll at The Centre @ Burnholme.
Holy Trinity Church Hall will not be used as a polling station in this election. Voters who usually go there must use The Centre @ Burnholme instead.
Residents who are not currently registered to vote are encouraged to register to vote online or telephone: 01904 551007. All applications must be made by midnight on Monday 29 December 2025.
Eligible ward electors can vote in one of three ways:
- in person, at your polling station: you are required to take photographic identification - see below for more information
- by post: completed applications for a postal vote must be received by the registration officer by 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 December. You can apply online for a postal vote or download an application form to vote by post
- by proxy (someone votes on your behalf): completed applications for a proxy vote must be received by 5.00pm on Tuesday 30 December. You can apply online for a proxy vote download a form to apply for a proxy vote or telephone: 01904 551007. Emergency proxy applications can be made in certain, specific circumstances at West Offices, Station Rise, up until 5.00pm on Thursday 15 January.
The full list of accepted forms of photo ID is here. Please note that student cards are not among the accepted ID.
If you do not have an accepted form of photo ID, you no longer look like the photo on your ID or the name on your photo ID is different to your name on the electoral register, you can apply for a free voter authority certificate. Applications must be received by 5.00pm on Wednesday 7 January 2026.
If you would like to apply for a voter authority certificate by post, you can request a voter authority form, or contact the Council on telephone: 01904 551007 or visit West Offices in person.