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| Subject: | Elections |
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| Date: | Fri, 29 Mar 2013 09:11:55 +0000 |
| From: | Colin Case <colin@rxit.org.uk> |
| Reply-To: | <colin@rxit.org.uk> |
| To: | 'Yoland Brown' <Yoland@eleventowns.com> |
Just a reminder that Local Elections are scheduled for 2nd May - the Polling Station for Ruyton XI Towns is the Memorial Hall.
If anyone wants to stand as a potential Parish Councillor the information below from the Shropshire Association of Local Councils Web Site might be useful:-
http://www.2shrop.net/2shropnet/AToZOfMini-sites/A/Alc/Elections2013
More information is available on the Shropshire Council Web Site:-
http://www.shropshire.gov.uk/democracy.nsf/open/495DA3312EA52E8680257ADA003A4582
This site also has information for anyone considering standing for Election as a Councillor in our Unitary Authority.
The Nomination process to become a Parish Council Candidate is quite simple:-
Get a Nomination Pack (either from Shropshire Council when they reopen after Easter - or by contacting me - I have access to some "spares")
Fill in the Nomination Paper (just name & address etc)
Get a Proposer and Seconder to sign it - just two relations, friends or neighbours - not difficult - but needs the Polling Numbers - I can help with this if you are stuck
Complete the Consent to Nomination Form (to confirm you are willing to stand) and get your signature witnessed.
Deliver the two forms to Shire Hall BEFORE NOON ON 5th APRIL - late deliveries will NOT be accepted.
I have most of the paperwork and Guidance Notes etc and I'm happy to help anyone with the process - just email or call if you are interested.
Elections 2013
When is it?
Local elections are being held on the 2nd May 2013 for parish and town councils. In total there will be over 1400 seats contested at parish and town level.
The Nomination Process
Nomination packs will be available on the 11th March.
The Nomination Paper needs to include:
1. The full name of candidate and address
2. The full name of proposer and seconder (must be two electors from electoral parish or parish ward area)
Nomination packs will be available from Shropshire Council. You can request these by emailing elections@shropshire.gov.uk or phoning 03456789015.
Key Dates
11 March 2013 - Notice of Election. Nomination pack will become available
12 March 2013 - Nomination period open. Nomination papers open for submission.
5 April 2013 (12 noon) - Nomination period closed. Nomination papers can no longer be submitted.
9 April 2013 - Statement of Persons Nominated released.
10 April 2013 (12 noon) - Last day for candidates to withdraw nomination.
Note:-
Candidates should be aware that offices and some postal services may be affected during Easter period (29-31 March 2013)
For more information on the election or if you are considering standing then please have a look at the documents below.
Please see our useful documents for more information on standing for election or advertising the elections in your parish council.
Colin Case
www.ruytonxitowns.org.uk
Tel: +44 1939 260628
Mobile: +44 7860 904006
Fax: +44 872 115 8730
-- Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626
