Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner by-election
On Thursday, 16 July 2026 residents will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them as the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner following the announcement of the resignation of the Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner.
Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils are the lead authority in Norfolk for the Police and Crime Commissioner by-election.
The commissioner is accountable for how crime is tackled in their police force area, visit the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk's website for more information.
More information about the role of the Police and Crime Commissioner is available at:
Information regarding the candidates can be found on the Choose my PCC website as the timetable progresses.
Statements and notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Police and Crime Commissioner by-election will be published on the Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils' website as the timetable progresses.
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 11 June 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 19 June 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Monday 22 June 2026 |
| GOV.UK: Register to vote | Tuesday 30 June 2026 |
| GOV.UK: Apply for a postal vote | 5:00pm Wednesday 1 July 2026 |
| GOV.UK: Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate | 5:00pm Wednesday 8 July 2026 |
| GOV.UK: Apply for a proxy vote | 5:00pm Wednesday 8 July 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 8 July 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 9 July 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 10 July 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 16 July 2026 |
| Counting of the Votes | Friday 17 July 2026 |
| Return of Election Expenses | Friday 25 September 2026 |
