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Potential candidates urged to find out more at elections briefing
Posted: Wed, 24 Feb 2021 13:47 by Samantha Hosking
People thinking of standing as a candidate in the West Northamptonshire Council or town and parish elections are encouraged to join in a briefing taking place soon.
On Thursday, 6 May residents across Daventry, Northampton and South Northants will vote to elect councillors to the new unitary authority, which will go live on 1 April this year, replacing their existing district, borough and county councils. Elections are also due to take place that day to elect representatives for up to 165 town/parish councils across West Northamptonshire. More »
People thinking about becoming a candidate or acting as an agent for either of these elections is urged to attend an online briefing session on Wednesday, 3 March, from 5.30pm.
The session, which will be held on Zoom, will cover the nominations process, key electoral information, dates and deadlines as well as setting out important details about the Covid safety measures being planned for candidates and agents.
Those wishing to attend should email electoralservices.ddc@westnorthants.gov.uk or call 01327 302326. The session will be recorded and available on YouTube later for those unable to attend.
Anna Earnshaw, Returning Officer for the West Northamptonshire elections and the Chief Executive of the new Council, said: "Anyone thinking of standing as a candidate or acting as their agent in the spring elections should attend this briefing.
"It will provide them with everything they need to know about taking part, including how to submit nominations, key dates and deadlines, as well as important information about Covid restrictions and the measures we'll be taking to minimise risks from the pandemic to voters."
Polling arrangements for West Northamptonshire and parish elections are currently being organised jointly by elections officers in Daventry District, South Northants and Northampton who will be brought together on 1 April as part of the new Council. To find out more about registering to vote, plus information on applying for postal and proxy votes, please visit your local district/borough website. » Less
Local Council Elections - 6th May 2021
Posted: Mon, 15 Feb 2021 08:51 by Samantha Hosking
Parish and Town Council Elections will take place on 6th May 2021, alongside elections for the new West Northamptonshire Unitary Authority and the Northamptonshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner. For more information on standing as a Parish Councillor please contact the Parish Clerk. More »
Alternatively, please visit the Electoral Commission's website for more information,
Local elections in England | Electoral Commission
PLEASE NOTE: The UK government has laid legislation to reduce the number of subscribers that are required by each candidate for elections taking place on 6 May 2021. The Electoral Commission will be updating their guidance and resources accordingly when the updated guidance is available (see link below). In the meantime they have temporarily removed the nomination forms from their website and updated forms will be available once the legislation is made. » Less
Local Government Reorganisation 1 April 2021
Posted: Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:32 by Samantha Hosking
Local government in Northamptonshire is facing its biggest change in over 40 years.
The eight existing councils – Wellingborough, Corby, Daventry, East Northants, Kettering, Northampton, Northamptonshire County and South Northants – will be replaced with two brand new unitary councils on 1 April 2021.
South Northants, Daventry and Northampton will be covered by the new West Northamptonshire Unitary Authority.
For more information visit the Future West Northants website:Future Northants West
