Parish Elections August 2023
Receipt of Nominations has now closed for the elections on Thursday 24 August 2023 for residents in Rougham and Wellingham.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the parish elections will be published on this page as the timetable progresses.
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Rougham 24 August 2023 (PDF, 81 KB)(opens new window)
- Notice of Uncontested Election - No Valid Nominations - Wellingham 24 August 2023 (PDF, 73 KB)(opens new window)
- Notice of Election - Parish Elections 24 August 2023 (PDF, 125 KB)
Candidates and Agents
The Electoral Commission have produced guidance for candidates forparish council elections (opens new window).
Nominations
Nominations for both elections open on Thursday 20 July 2023 and close at 4.00pm on Friday 28 July 2023.
Nominations for parish elections need to be delivered by hand directly to the Returning Officer at Breckland Council during office hours on any working day.
The Electoral Commission produce nomination papers forparish council elections (Nomination Papers - Parish Elections England) (opens new window). Alternatively, you can email elections@breckland.gov.uk to request a pack.
Election Timetable
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 20 July 2023 |
|---|---|
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Friday 28 July 2023 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Friday 28 July 2023 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 28 July 2023 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Friday 28 July 2023 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Monday 31 July 2023 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 8 August 2023 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 9 August 2023 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 16 August 2023 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 17 August 2023 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 17 August 2023 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 18 August 2023 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 24 August 2023 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 24 August 2023 |
| Issue of Temporary Voter Authority Certificates | 10.00pm Thursday 24 August 2023 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 24 August 2023 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 24 August 2023 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 21 September 2023 |
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