main content Bromley and Chislehurst by-election date confirmed

The by-election to elect a new MP for Bromley and Chislehurst Constituency has been set for Thursday, 29 June 2006; it is brought about by the death of Eric Forth in May.

Poll cards will be distributed to those eligible to vote and already listed on the electoral register from 12 June. A full list of candidates will be published at www.bromley.gov.uk on 15 June, and polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on polling day.

Residents wishing to vote by post rather than in person, perhaps because they are on holiday or studying away from home, must ensure their application is received by 5pm on 14 June. Similarly, those wishing to vote by proxy, again because they are away or possibly in hospital, have until 5pm on 21 June. To apply for a postal or proxy vote, simply download, complete and return the relevant form on our website or call 020 8313 4364 to have one sent, then return it to us signed and in the pre-paid envelope supplied.

We will do everything we can to ensure people with disabilities are able to vote, including providing large print ballot papers, wheelchair access and assistance at polling stations

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• For media enquiries, please contact Emma Dedier on 020 8313 4415 or emma.dedier@bromley.gov.uk. Alternatively, call 020 8313 4778.