Following the passing of former Mayor of Barnet and Councillor for 35 years, Eva Greenspan, a by-election will be held for one councillor in the Finchley Church End ward on Thursday 6 March 2025. Polling stations in Finchley Church End will be open from 7am - 10pm.
Voters on the electoral register in the Finchley Church End ward can vote (except British citizens living overseas). For anyone wishing to vote who has not yet registered they can do so online at Register to vote | Barnet Council. The deadline to register to vote at this by-election is Tuesday 18 February 2025.
Voting by post is also a convenient and secure way of voting, especially for those unable to go to their polling station. Anyone can Apply to vote by post | Barnet Council and the deadline to apply in time for this by-election is Wednesday 19 February 2025 by 5pm.
Voters are reminded that they now need to show a valid form of Voter ID when voting in a polling station – if a voter does not have suitable Voter ID, they can Apply for photo ID to vote (called a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’) - GOV.UK for which the deadline for this by-election is Wednesday 26 February 2025 by 5pm.
For more information about the Finchley Church End ward by-election visit - By-election for Finchley Church End Ward, Thursday 6 March 2025 | Barnet Council, or contact Electoral Services by email at ero@barnet.gov.uk or by phone on 020 8359 5577.
If you are interested in standing as a candidate at this election, please contact Barnet's Electoral Services directly at electionsprojectoffice@barnet.gov.uk