A referendum for Gainsborough Neighbourhood Planning will be held on Thursday 6 May 2021.
Notice of Referendum
See the Gainsborough Town Neighbourhood Plan Page for further information.
More details will be added to this page as soon as they become available.
Register to Vote
The deadline to register for the election is Midnight on Monday 19 April 2021. If you are already registered to vote, then there is no need to register for this election. If you have not registered or have recently moved into the district or perhaps have moved within the area, then the easiest way to register is online using the link below.
Register to vote
Further information can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website in the section for Voters.
Postal Votes
New applications, amendments or cancellations of existing postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer's office in Gainsborough by 5:00pm Tuesday 20 April 2021.
Find out more about postal voting.
Further information can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website in the section for Voters.
Proxy Votes
Amendments or cancellations of existing proxy vote arrangements must reach the Electoral Registration Officer's office in Gainsborough by 5:00pm Tuesday 20 April 2021.
New applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer's office in Gainsborough by 5:00pm Tuesday 27 April 2021.
Applications to vote by emergency proxy, where the emergency has occurred after 5:00pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer's office in Gainsborough by 5:00pm Thursday 6 May 2021.
The emergency can only be on the grounds of the elector's own physical/medical incapacity or for work/service reasons.
Find out more about voting by proxy.
Further information can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website in the section for Voters.
Key Dates
Gainsborough Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Timetable | Description | Date (time)
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| Publication of the Notice of Referendum | 22 March 2021 |
| Deadline for applications to be included on the register of electors in order to vote at the election | 19 April 2021 |
| Last day to submit completed applications for a new postal vote, or to change or cancel an existing postal vote or proxy appointment | 20 April 2021 (5pm) |
| Last day to submit completed applications to vote by proxy (except for medical emergencies) | 27 April 2021 (5pm) |
| First day to issue ballot papers in response to requests to replace lost postal ballot papers | 29 April 2021 |
| Last day to issue replacements for spoilt or lost postal ballot papers | 6 May 2021 (5pm) |
| Last day for new applications to vote by proxy on the grounds of medical emergency | 6 May 2021 (5pm) |
| Polling Day | 6 May 2021 (10pm) |
Further relevant details and dates can be found on the full referendum timetable.
