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Kent County Council Elections - 1 May 2025

The Kent County Council elections are taking place on 1st May 2025.

The 7 divisions for Ashford are:

  • Ashford Central
  • Ashford East
  • Ashford Rural East
  • Ashford Rural South
  • Ashford Rural West
  • Ashford South
  • Tenterden

For more information about the elections, please visit the KCC website.

If you would like to request a nomination paper, please email vote@ashford.gov.uk

KCC Election Timetable
 KCC Election  Date
Notice of Election Friday 21 March 2025
Close of Nominations 4pm Wednesday 2 April 2025
Deadline to Register to Vote Friday 11 April 2025
Deadline to apply for a Postal Vote 5pm Monday 14 April 2025
Deadline to apply for a Proxy Vote 5pm Wednesday 23 April 2025
Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate 5pm Wednesday 23 April 2025
Polling Day 7am to 10pm Thursday 1 May 2025

 

Register to Vote

To register to vote, please visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

Apply for a Postal Vote

You can apply for a postal vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote.

Apply for a Proxy Vote

You can apply for a proxy vote online at www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote.

Postal Vote Delivery Dates

If you have a postal vote in place before 31 March 2025, your postal vote will be despatched on 10 April 2025.

Any applications made after 31 March 2025 will be despatched on 22 April 2025.

Where do I vote?

Details of your Polling Station will appear on your poll card. You can also visit wheredoivote.co.uk.