Freedom of information (FOI) disclosure log

23470

Date Sent: July 09, 2026

Conclusion: Partial Release

Description: Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I request the following information regarding the Featherstone Ward by-election held in December 2024: 1. Total cost The total cost to Wakefield Council of running the Featherstone by-election. 2. High-level cost breakdown (headline categories only) Please provide costs grouped under the following categories: • Polling station costs (staffing and venues combined if necessary) • Postal vote administration • Ballot paper printing and election materials • Count and verification costs • Electoral Services staffing / overtime • Any other directly attributable election costs (single combined figure acceptable) 3. Final outturn report (if held) If available, please provide the final post-election cost summary or budget outturn report for this by-election.

Attachments: FOI_Response_605.docx