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) [81KB] (opens new window)
• Notice of Uncontested Election - No Valid Nominations - Wellingham 24 August 2023 (PDF) [73KB] (opens new window)
• Notice of Election - Parish Elections 24 August 2023 (PDF) [125KB]

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.

Use the annotated nomination template for parish elections to assist in the completion of parish nomination papers (PDF) [389KB] (opens new window)

Election Timetable