There will be full district and parish elections in Uttlesford on Thursday 4 May 2023, this includes Saffron Walden Town Council.
Uttlesford District Council’s Election timetable for the District and Parish Council elections can be found here.
Copies of the formal notice of elections from Uttlesford District Council can be found below:
District Council – Notice of Election
Parish Councils – Notice of Election
All documents are also available directly from the District Council website www.uttlesford.gov.uk/elections
Interested in becoming a Councillor?
Uttlesford District Council is running briefings sessions for candidates and agents via Zoom.
More information about registering to can be found at https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/local-elections-2023.
Nomination packs will be available on the District Council website and must be completed and returned to the returning officer at Uttlesford District Council – not SWTC.
Nomination forms must be submitted by 4pm Tuesday 4 April 2023.
Useful Guidance
- National Association Local Councils – Becoming and being a local Councillor
- National Association Local Councils – Elections 2022 Report
- Government guidance – Becoming a Councillor
- Electoral Commission – Parish Candidates
- Local Government Association – Be a Councillor Campaign
SWTC has prepared a guide on Town Council’s and the work involved when being a SWTC Councillor, which found here.
Who can vote in local council elections?
To vote in any election you need to be registered to vote. To get on the electoral register contact the electoral services at Uttlesford District Council or visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk to download a registration form. You can register to vote when you are aged 16 years or over but you need to be 18 or over to vote. To vote in a local council election you need to be a British citizen, Irish citizen, European Union citizen or citizen of a Commonwealth country (including Cyprus and Malta).
This year voter photo identification will be required at time of voting, under the Elections Act 2022, more information can be found here https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/article/7850/Elections-Act-2022
Contact SWTC Staff and Councillors
https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/about-us/members/
https://saffronwalden.gov.uk/about-us/our-team/
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