Parish Elections June 2023
Receipt of Nominations has now closed for the elections on Thursday 22 June 2023 for residents in Bawdeswell, Billingford, Rougham and Wellingham.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the parish elections will be published on this page as the timetable progresses.
Notice of Uncontested Election - Bawdeswell and Billingford June 23 (PDF) [87KB] (opens new window)
Statement of Persons Nominated - Bawdeswell and Billingford June 23 (PDF) [88KB] (opens new window)
Statement of Persons Nominated - Rougham and Wellingham June 23 (PDF) [81KB] (opens new window)
Notice of Election - Parish Elections 22 June 2023 (PDF) [124KB] (opens new window)
Candidates and Agents
The Electoral Commission have produced guidance for candidates forparish council elections (opens new window).
Nominations
Nominations for all elections open on Wednesday 17 May 2023 and close at 4.00pm on Thursday 25 May 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 | Wednesday 17 May 2023 |
|---|---|
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Thursday 25 May 2023 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Thursday 25 May 2023 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Thursday 25 May 2023 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Thursday 25 May 2023 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Friday 26 May 2023 |
| Last Date for Registration | Tuesday 6 June 2023 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 7 June 2023 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 14 June 2023 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Wednesday 14 June 2023 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Thursday 15 June 2023 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 15 June 2023 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 16 June 2023 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Issue of Temporary Voter Authority Certificates | 10.00pm Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Counting of the Votes | Thursday 22 June 2023 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 20 July 2023 |
Last updated: 11/07/2023 14:22:32