West Mersea Town Council by-election 29 August 2024
Overview
On Thursday 29 August 2024 there will be a by-election for two vacancies in the office of councillors for West Mersea Town Council.
Timetable
| Election timetable | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 24 July | Notice of Election Published |
| Thursday 1 August 4.00pm | Candidate Nomination Deadline |
| Monday 12 August Midnight | Register to Vote Deadline |
| Tuesday 13 August, 5pm | Postal Vote Deadline |
| Tuesday 20 August, 5pm | Proxy Vote Deadline |
| Thursday 29 August | Polling Day |
Candidate information
Important information and guidance for candidates considering standing for election is available from the Electoral Commission.
Find more information about becoming a councillor
Nominations
Candidate nomination packs are available from the Electoral Commission.
The window for candidates to submit their nominations will open at 10am on Thursday 25 July with a deadline of 4pm on Thursday 1 August.
Anyone interested in standing as a candidate is encouraged to register their interest by emailing elections@colchester.gov.uk.
Nominations must be submitted by hand and a prior appointment should be arranged.
We suggest a copy of your nomination is emailed to the election office for an informal check before formally handing in any nominations.
Your polling station has changed
West Mersea Town Council Offices, 10 Melrose Road, West Mersea CO5 8JD
Poll cards
West Mersea Town Council have decided not to send poll cards for this election. You do not need a poll card to vote.
Voting
Information and guidance for you as a voter can be found on the Electoral Commission’s website.
Register to vote
If you have registered to vote at your property and have not moved since, you do not need to re-register to vote.
If you are unsure if you are registered, you can contact us to check.
More information is available on voting by post or voting by proxy.
Election notices:
Page last reviewed: 24 July 2024