Referendum on the adoption of the Ash Neighbourhood Plan

Referendum Timetable

The key dates for voters and any campaign groups to note, are as follows:

Event	Deadline
Notice of Referendum and Information Statement published	Monday 21 September 2026
Poll cards dispatched to electors via Royal Mail (2nd class post)	Wednesday 23 October 2026
Main issue of postal vote packs (1st class post) to those who have successfully applied to vote by post	Tuesday 6 October 2026
Application deadline to register to vote (for those not already registered)	11.59pm on Tuesday 13 October 2026
Application deadline for postal voting or to amend an existing arrangement	5pm on Wednesday 14 October 2026
Final issue of late postal vote packs (1st class post)	Friday 16 October 2026
Application deadlines for proxy voting or for a voter authority certificate	5pm on Wednesday 21 October 2026
Polling Day	Thursday 29 October 2026
Result declared	Friday 30 October 2026