Police and Crime Commissioner by-election — 16 July 2026

A by-election took place on Thursday 16 July 2026 to elect a new Norfolk Police and Crime Commissioner.

By-election result

The result of the PCC by-election was published on Friday 17 July on the Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils website.

Residents in Norwich voted on 16 July 2026 to choose their preferred candidate, following the resignation of the previous Norfolk PCC

Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils were the lead authority in Norfolk for the by-election.

The PCC is responsible for overseeing how crime is tackled across the police force area.

Find out more about the PCC and their role:

Details about the candidates will be published on the Choose my PCC website as they become available.

Statements and notices

Election statements and notices will be published on the Broadland and South Norfolk District Councils website.

Election timetable

Event Date
Last day to register to vote 5pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026
Deadline for reciept of postal vote applications 5pm, Wednesday 1 July 2026
Deadline for reciept of Voter Authority Certificate applications 5pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026
Deadline for reciept of proxy vote applications 5pm, Wednesday 8 July 2026
Publication of Notice of Poll Thursday 9 July 2026
Appointment of poll and count agents Thursday 9 July 2026
First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers Friday 10 July 2026
Last day to issue replacement spoilt or lost postal ballot papers 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026
Deadline for reciept of emergency proxy vote applications 5pm, Thursday 16 July 2026
Polling day 7am to 10pm, Thursday 16 July 2026
Counting of votes Friday 17 July 2026
Deadline to return election expenses Friday 25 September 2026

Dated: Wednesday 23 June 2026

Printed and published by the Local Returning Officer, Norwich City  Council, City Hall, St Peters St, Norwich NR2 1NH.

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