Elections
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New requirement for voting
The UK Government has introduced a new requirement for voters to show photo ID at a polling stations. This will apply at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
To make sure you don't lose your opportunity to vote, it's important to know which forms of photo ID are acceptable. If you do not have suitable photo ID, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Voter ID - more information on the Electoral Commission websiteVoter Authority Certificate - how to apply on GOV.UK
Information for voters - more information
Election results
Find the results of the elections together with results from past elections.
View election resultsElection notices
Find the various notices connected with the elections, including notice of election, statement of persons nominated and notice of poll.
View election noticesHow to be a candidate
Find all information for candidates, including nomination packs and links to the electoral commission.
View candidates and nominationsRegistering to vote
Explains how to get registered if you are not on the register of electors.
Register to votePostal and proxy votes
How to apply for a postal or proxy vote; how to complete your postal vote pack and what to do if you lose spoil or don't receive your postal vote pack.
Postal and proxy votesFrequently asked questions
The Frequently asked questions are being updated and they will be available soon.
Key dates: Local Elections 2023
| Date | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 17/03/2023 | Next working day following publication of notice of election | First publication of notice of election |
| 20/03/2023 | Nomination period commences | |
| 27/03/2023 | Last publication of notice of election | |
| 04/04/2023 | 4pm | Delivery of withdrawls of candiature |
| 04/04/2023 | Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | |
| 04/04/2023 | 4pm | Close of nominations |
| 04/04/2023 | 4pm | Appointment of election agents |
| 04/04/2023 | Midnight | Publication of first interim notice of alteration of the electoral register |
| 05/04/2023 | 4pm | Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated |
| 17/04/2023 | Midnight | Deadline for receipt of applications for registration |
| 18/04/2023 | 5pm | Applications for new postal votes and for amendments to existing postal, and proxy |
| 25/04/2023 | 5pm | Applications for new proxy votes |
| 25/04/2023 | 5pm | Emergency proxies application period commences |
| 25/04/2023 | Publication of notice of poll | |
| 25/04/2023 | Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | |
| 26/04/2023 | Publication of the final register amendment notices | |
| 26/04/2023 | Appointment of counting and polling agents | |
| 26/04/2023 | Publication of final register amendment notices | |
| 27/04/2023 | Requests for replacements for lost postal votes commences | |
| 04/05/2023 | 5pm | Emergency proxies application period ends |
| 04/05/2023 | 5pm | Replacements for lost and spoilt postal votes ends |
| 04/05/2023 | 9pm | Applications for alteration to register to correct clerical error |
| from 05/05/2023 | As soon as is practicable after count | Publication of Election Results |
| 04/05/2023 | 7am | Start of Poll |
| 04/05/2023 | 10pm | Close of Poll |
| 08/06/2023 | Return of election expenses | |
| 15/06/2023 | Declaration of candidate expenses |
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