Cumnock and New Cumnock by-election date announced
Following the recent passing of Councillor William Crawford, a by-election will take place within Ward 8 (Cumnock and New Cumnock) on Thursday 10 December 2026 for the election of one Councillor.
Nomination packs are available from the Election Office, East Ayrshire Council, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. If you wish to collect a nomination pack from the office, please notify the election team in advance by emailing electionoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk. Nomination packs can also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website
Nomination papers can be accepted between 10am and 4pm from Thursday 22 October 2026 at the Election Office, Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. Please contact the Election Office by emailing electionoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk to make an appointment.
Completed nomination papers must be lodged no later than 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026.
Polling places will be at Ochiltree Hub, Netherthird Community Centre, Cumnock Town Hall and New Cumnock Town Hall. Your poll card will tell where you should vote.
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