Sleaford Town Council by-election open for nominations
Nominations are open for potential candidates wanting to stand for election to Sleaford Town Council.
A by-election for the town’s Quarrington Ward has been called and if it is contested an election will take place on Wednesday, 4 March, 2026. The vacancy arose following the death of former Councillor Melody Shanahan-Kluth.
Nominations can be submitted to the elections team at North Kesteven District Council between Wednesday, 28th January and Thursday, 5th February, 10am-4pm.
Nomination Papers must be submitted in person. We strongly encourage people to make appointments to submit nominations.
If the election is contested, a Statement of Persons Nominated with candidate details will be published after 4pm on Thursday, 5 February.
Further important dates:
- The deadline to register to vote is 5pm on Monday, 16 February
- The deadline for new postal vote applications and to amend/cancel an existing postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday, 17 February
- The deadline for new proxy vote applications and to amend/cancel an existing proxy vote is 5pm on Tuesday, 24 February
- The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is 5pm on Tuesday, 24 February
Note: For this election, electors who normally vote at St Botolph’s Community Centre, Grantham Road, will be voting at Sleaford New Life Conference Centre.
You can find more information on our webpage at https://www.n-kesteven.gov.uk/electoral-registration-elections/forthcoming-election-referendum-dates/sleaford-town-council-quarrington-ward-election-wednesday-4-march-2026