Notice of Electoral System and Right to Demand a Poll

Notice is given under section 28 of the Local Electoral Act 2001, that Stratford District Council resolved on 8 September 2026 to retain the First Past the Post electoral system for the next triennial election in 2028.

Electors of the Stratford District Council have a right to demand a poll at any time to countermand the use of the First Past the Post electoral system.

Should a valid demand for a poll be received by 11 December 2026, a poll will be held by 28 March 2027 on whether the First Past the Post or the Single Transferable Voting electoral system will be used for the next two triennial elections (2028 and 2031) of the Stratford District Council.

A valid demand must be –

• made in writing;
• signed by at least 5 percent of eligible electors of the Stratford District Council. This equates to 343 elector signatures;
• delivered to the Stratford District Council, 63 Miranda Street, Stratford by 4.30pm, Friday 11 December 2026 (for the outcome of the poll to apply for the 2028 and 2031 triennial elections of the Stratford District Council).

Every elector who signs a demand must also set out in it their full name and the address for which they are qualified as an elector of the Stratford District Council.

Dated at Stratford 8 September 2026

Sven Hanne, Chief Executive Officer

Stratford District Council