Immingham Local Council Election Update

A by-election for a seat on Immingham Town Council, Central Ward will be held on Thursday 14 August 2025, there are two candidates contesting the seat.

What does Immingham Town Council do?

The Town Council has a variety of responsibilities aimed at serving the local community and ensuring the smooth operation of the town. Here are some of the key duties and activities they are involved in:

• The council manages recreation grounds, the cemetery, allotments, grass cutting, litter picking, and other facilities within the parish. They look after community buildings, ensuring they are maintained and available for public use.
• They review and comment on planning applications within the parish to ensure that developments align with the community's needs and standards.
• The town council liaises with relevant authorities and partners regarding infrastructure, policing, and community issues to represent the views of the local area and secure the best outcomes for residents.
• They engage with various other organisations about the current and future shape of life in the local area, ensuring that the community's voice is heard in decision-making processes.

How can I vote?

This by-election is for residents in IM4 and IM5 (Central Ward) of the Immingham Town Council area. If you’re not on the electoral register, the deadline to register and still be eligible to vote in this election is Tuesday 29 July 2025. You can register to vote quickly and easily at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.

If you want to change the way you vote, please be aware of the following deadlines:

Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 5pm - Deadline to apply for new postal and proxy votes or to make changes to an existing one.

Wednesday 6^th August 2025 at 5pm – Deadline to apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. You need photo ID to vote in person.  

Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 5pm – Deadline to request a new proxy vote.

For more information, please visit the Councils website or contact the Electoral Services team.

Ed notes: full link is: https://www.nelincs.gov.uk/your-council/elections-and-voting/election-dates-and-results/immingham-town-council-central-ward-by-election/