Due to the resignation of Cllr Rhys Williams, a vacancy has arisen in the office of councillor for Brentford East ward. A by-election to fill the vacancy will take place in the Brentford East ward on Thursday 6 March 2025.
Who can vote in this by-election?
Registered electors in the Brentford East ward who are British, Irish, qualifying European Union or qualifying Commonwealth citizens and are 18 years old or older on Thursday 6 March 2025. To check if you are eligible to register to vote, click here.
Key dates
| Thursday 30 January 2025 from 10am | First day to submit nomination papers to stand as a candidate | 
| Friday 7 February 2025, by 4pm | Last day to submit nomination papers to stand as a candidate | 
| Tuesday 18 February 2025 at Midnight | This is the last date you can register to vote to participate in the Brentford East By-Election | 
| Wednesday 19 February 2025, by 5pm | This is the last day you can apply for and return your postal vote application or make amendments to any existing voting arrangements | 
| Wednesday 26 February 2025, by 5pm | This is the last day you can apply for and return your proxy vote application | 
| Wednesday 26 February 2025, by 5pm | This is the last day you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, if you do not have an accepted form of photo ID | 
| Friday 28 February 2025 | First day to issue replacement lost postal votes | 
| Thursday 6 March 2025 - 7am to 10pm | Get ready to vote – remember to bring your photo ID when voting at a polling station – today is polling day | 
