Oldham Council has received the necessary requests for the current vacancy in the Royton North ward to be filled by holding an election. If contested, a By-Election will take place on Thursday 3 December 2026.
Nomination Packs for Candidates
Nomination packs can be collected from our elections office at The JR Clynes Building, Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL between 9:00am – 17:00pm. Alternatively, they can be e-mailed upon request by emailing election@oldham.gov.u
Guidance and further information will be included with your nomination pack and it is recommended that you read through this thoroughly.
The nomination period for this election begins on Friday 30 October 2026 and closes at 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026 (excluding weekends and bank holidays).
You will need to formally submit your nomination papers and they must be submitted in person, they cannot be submitted by post, fax, e-mail or other electronic means. You are advised to make an appointment for you or someone you trust to deliver your completed final nomination papers. You can make an appointment by emailing the elections team at election@oldham.gov.uk
Nomination Papers must be delivered to The JR Clynes Building, Cultural Quarter, Greaves Street, Oldham, OL1 1AL. On arrival at the The JR Clynes Building, you will be required to check into reception and then wait to personally deliver them to a member of the elections team. Nomination papers can be delivered between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm on any day (excluding weekends and bank holidays) from Friday 30 October 2026 until NO LATER THAN 4pm on Friday 6 November 2026.
Uncontested
If there were to be only one candidate nominated (as there is only one vacancy), then that candidate would be elected without contest, but if more than one valid nomination is received, a poll will be held on Thursday 3 December 2026.
Contested
If contested (more than one candidate) there will be an Election on Thursday 3 December 2026 and further information will be added to this page. A notice will be published with the Candidates standing for election no later than the legal deadline of 4.00pm on Monday 9 November 2026.
Key Election Dates
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 29 October 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 16:00 Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 16:00 Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 16:00 Friday 6 November 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 16:00 Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 16:00 Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 17 November 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 17:00 Wednesday 18 November 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 17:00 Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 17:00 Wednesday 25 November 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 26 November 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 27 November 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 17:00 Thursday 3 December 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 17:00 Thursday 3 December 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 07:00 to 22:00 Thursday 3 December 2026 |
| Return of Election Expenses | Thursday 7 January 2027 |
Contact
To contact Oldham Council’s election team:
- Email us at: election@oldham.gov.uk
- Call: 0161 770 4718
To contact the Electoral Commission:
- Email: infoengland@electoralcommission.org.uk
- Call: 0333 103 1928
- Website: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/contact-us
Dated: Monday 29 October 2026