Key dates for Rolvenden & Tenterden West by-election

Here are the key dates for the Rolvenden & Tenterden West By-Election being held on Thursday 25 September 2025. The By-Election has been called following the resignation of Cllr Kate Walder (Green Party).

Close of nominations – 4pm Friday 29 August

Registration deadline – Tuesday 9 September

Postal vote application deadline – 5pm Wednesday 10 September

Proxy vote application deadline – 5pm Wednesday 17 September

Voter Authority Certificates application deadline – 5pm Wednesday 17 September

Initial dispatch of postal votes (for electors who have a postal vote in place before 1 September) – 8 September 2025

Final dispatch of postal votes (electors who have applied for a postal vote on or after 1 September) – 12 September 2025