Parish Council Election 2021: Information for potential candidates
Calling all residents who wish to make a difference in this community and stand for election to Badger Farm Parish Council in the Parish Council Elections on 6th May 2021. The following information will be of use to anyone wishing to stand. Please note that the deadline for nominations is 4pm on 8 April 2021 and forms must be submitted in person.
You can obtain (but are not required to) a form from the Badger Farm Parish Clerk. Alternatively, you can download the nomination pack here:
The Electoral Commission provides Guidance and resources that you need if you are a candidate at a parish council election in England.
Key dates
Receipt of Nominations | 4:00 pm Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00 pm Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Thursday 8 April 2021 |
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00 pm Friday 9 April 2021 |
Last Date for Registration | Monday 19 April 2021 |
Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 20 April 2021 |
Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 27 April 2021 |
Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 27 April 2021 |
Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Wednesday 28 April 2021 |
Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Thursday 6 May 2021 |
Day of Poll | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 6 May 2021 |
Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 3 June 2021 |
Please contact Electoral Services at Winchester City Council to book an appointment from 10am on 23 March 2021. They can take bookings up to 4pm each day. They cannot take any bookings on Good Friday 2 April or Easter Monday 5 April. I would advise you to book as early as you can. WCC advise:
If you are planning to be a Candidate or Agent in these elections, please contact us as soon as possible on ereg@winchester.gov.uk, providing your full name, contact telephone number and contact email address. Alternatively, we can be contacted on 01962 848125.
https://www.winchester.gov.uk/elections
It is advised to send a scanned copy of the nomination form for an informal check by Electoral Services before you take them into the City Offices. The forms are not officially receipted until they are handed in.