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Current Elections
The Access to Elected Office for Disabled People Fund offers individual grants of between £250 and £20,000 to disabled people who want to be selected as candidates for an election, or who are standing for election.
Visit www.access-to-elected-office-fund.org.uk for further information.
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Polling Station opening times
Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm.
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Registration deadlines
- New applications for entry on the electoral register: 5pm Wednesday 17 April
- Alterations to existing entries on the electoral register: 5pm Wednesday 17 April
- New postal vote applications: 5pm Wednesday 17 April
- New proxy vote applications: 5pm Wednesday 24 April
You must have an entry on the electoral register in order to vote by post or proxy. If you have any queries relating to these deadlines, or if you want to confirm that you are registered, please telephone 01424 451087.
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Information about standing as a Candidate in a Local Election
The Electoral Commission website provides practical advice for anyone who wants to stand as a Candidate in Local Government Elections.
