If contested (i.e. subject to sufficient nominations) there will be a by-election held in Datchet on Thursday 26th February 2026 to fill a Datchet Parish Council vacancy.
Nomination papers must be hand delivered no later than
4pm on Friday, 30 January 2026.
You can find the complete nomination process on the RBWM Notice here
A Datchet Parish Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday 28th January 2026 to consider the need for Poll Cards as follows:
25/243 POLL CARDS – BY-ELECTION
A by-election has been called following a request from ten electors to fill a councillor vacancy on the Parish Council.
The Council is asked to resolve;’ whether poll cards should be issued to the electorate for the upcoming by-election and approve the associated costs.
The options are:
1. Issue poll cards – Estimated cost: £3,000–£3,500
2. Do not issue poll cards – An administration fee of approximately £250 will still be incurred for the preparation of draft poll card templates.
The Council is asked to resolve by voting for one of these two options.