Borough and County by-elections called as councillor steps down

Date: 

Thursday, 29 May, 2025

By-elections for the borough council ward of Hoe Valley and county council division of Woking South will take place following the resignation of Cllr Will Forster from his borough and county seats. 

He remains the Member of Parliament for Woking. 

The two by-elections will take place on Thursday 10 July 2025, with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm. Poll cards for both by-elections will be issued to registered voters in the coming weeks. Residents living in the Hoe Valley ward and Woking South division are able to vote. 

Details of the candidates standing for election will be published following the close of nominations.

Register to vote

Eligible residents must be on the electoral register to be able to vote in July’s by-elections. 
 
It takes just five minutes to register to vote online. The deadline is midnight on Tuesday 24 June 2025.

Apply now online

Residents will need to provide their date of birth and National Insurance number.

Postal and proxy votes

Residents who are unable to vote in person at polling stations to apply for a postal or proxy vote (a trusted person) ahead of the forthcoming elections.

Application deadlines are as follows:

Residents can check their current voter status on the poll cards.