PARLIAMENTARY BOROUGH AND PARISH ELECTIONS THURSDAY 7 MAY
PARLIAMENTARY; BOROUGH AND PARISH ELECTIONS THURSDAY 7 MAY 2015 PRESENTATION TO CANDIDATES & ELECTION AGENTS A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
CONTACT DETAILS • The Acting Returning Officer for the Parliamentary Election & the Returning Officer for the Borough & Parish Elections is Jeremy Jaroszek • Hayley Brailsford, Electoral Services Manager Tel: 0115 907 1112 • Jayne Fennec, Electoral Services Officer Tel: 0115 907 1107 • Jenny Bryan, Electoral Services Assistant • Tel 0115 907 1190 A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE ELECTION TIMETABLE • Borough/Parish Notice of Election – Monday 23 March • Parliamentary Notice of Election – Tuesday 31 March • Delivery of Nomination Papers - not later than 4 pm on Thursday 9 April • Withdrawal of Candidates - not later than 4 pm on Thursday 9 April • Appointment of Election Agents - not later than 4 pm on Thursday 9 April A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE ELECTION TIMETABLE • Last date for applications to be added to the Register of Electors – Monday 20 April • Last date for postal applications – Tuesday 21 April • Last date for proxy applications – Tuesday 28 April • Appointment of Counting Agents - not later than Wednesday 29 April • Polling Day - Thursday 7 May - 7 am to 10 pm • Receipt of return of election expenses – see timetable A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
POLLING STATIONS A list of Polling Stations is available. Please note the change in venues A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE To qualify as a Candidate you must: • satisfy criteria on the day they are nominated and on polling day: – be at least 18 years old – either be a British citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland or a qualifying Commonwealth citizen • There is no requirement to be a registered elector in the UK. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A BOROUGH CANDIDATE To qualify as a Candidate you must: • be at least 18 years old; • be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any other member state of the European Union; and • meet at least one of the following four qualifications: 1. Be registered as a local government elector for the local authority area in which you wish to stand, or 2. Have occupied as owner or tenant, any land or other premises in the local authority area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and day of election , or 3. Your main or only place of work during the last 12 months has been in the local authority area, or 4. You have lived in the local authority area during the whole of the last 12 months. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A PARISH CANDIDATE To qualify as a Candidate you must: • Be registered as a local government elector for the area of the parish; • have during the whole of the 12 months preceding the day of nomination and polling day occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish • your principal or only place of work during those 12 months has been in that parish • have during the whole of those 12 months resided in that parish or within 4. 8 kilometres (3 miles) of it A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
DISQUALIFICATIONS LOCAL GOVERNMENT – are employed by the local authority or hold a paid office under the authority (including joint boards or committees). Candidates may be ‘employed by the local authority’ if they work at certain schools, fire services, police or health services – are subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order (or interim order) in England or Wales – have been sentenced to a term of imprisonment of three months or more (inc. suspended sentence) without option of a fine, during the 5 years before polling day – have been disqualified under the Audit Commission Act 1998 – are serving a disqualification due to being found guilty of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court – hold a politically restricted post PARLIAMENTARY – civil servants – members of police forces – members of the armed forces – government-nominated directors of commercial companies – judges – members of a foreign legislature (outside the Commonwealth) – peers who sit and vote in the House of Lords – those who are subject to a bankruptcy restrictions order or debt relief restrictions order (but not those who are simply bankrupt) in England, Wales or Northern Ireland; or those whose estate has been sequestrated in Scotland have not been discharged A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
BOUNDARIES • Make sure you have an up-to-date copy of the electoral register. The Register was re-published on 1 February 2015 following a full Boundary Review • The register can be obtained on request (in writing) from the Electoral Services Office • 2 March Register – Borough Elections can be requested now • 1 April Register – Parliamentary Elections A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
BOROUGH MAP A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
EREWASH CONSTITUENCY MAP A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
Useful tips for filling out Nomination papers A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATIONS • You must complete and submit a £ 500 deposit and the following forms by 4 pm on Thursday 9 April 2015 – – a nomination paper a home address form your consent to nomination certificate of authorisation to use a party description (only if you are a party candidate) – an emblem request form (only if you are a party candidate) A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATIONS • Include your full name • Optional: complete commonly used name box(es) if commonly known by a name other than full name and wish to use it instead • Description field – 3 options: • leave blank • Independent • party candidates can use party name or description authorised by a certificate issued by or on behalf of the Nominating Officer. • Party candidates can ask for an emblem to be printed on the ballot paper A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATIONS – Subscribers: 10 subscribers are required. Their names must be on the Electoral Register published on 1 April 2015. – Must sign & print their names. • The elector number of each elector as it appears on the electoral register, including the ward reference (e. g. SV 1) must be entered on the nomination form. – Only ask subscribers to sign after completing the name, address and description fields on the form A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATIONS • Home addresses: – Candidates will be able to request that their home address does not appear on the ballot paper or other publicly-available election material – The nomination paper will no longer include a request for the home address – Instead, candidates will be required to fill in a separate home address form and will be able to indicate whether or not they wish their full address to be publicly available A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARLIAMENTARY NOMINATIONS • Consent to Nomination • The candidate must: – confirm which area they are standing in – declare that they are not disqualified under House of Commons Disqualification Act 1975 – state their date of birth – sign and date form (NOT to be dated prior to 9 th March 2015) – have a witness sign and date form A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
BOROUGH NOMINATIONS • A candidate can only stand for election in one ward of the Council, and must withdraw any nomination papers submitted for another ward. • The nomination paper must – – Include your full name & home address – Optional: use commonly used name box(es) if commonly known by a name other than full name and wish to use it instead. – Description field – 3 options: • leave blank • Independent • party candidates can use party name or description authorised by a certificate issued by or on behalf of the Nominating Officer A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
BOROUGH NOMINATIONS – Subscribers: 10 subscribers are required. Their names must be on the Electoral Register published on 2 March 2015. – Must sign & print their names. • The elector number of each elector as it appears on the electoral register, including the ward reference (e. g. SV 1) must be entered on the nomination form. • Each elector may only subscribe as many nomination forms as there are vacancies in the Ward – e. g. if there are 2 vacancies in the Ward an elector may subscribe 2 candidates’ nomination forms in that Ward. – Only ask subscribers to sign after completing the name, address and description fields on the form A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
BOROUGH NOMINATIONS Consent to Nomination Form must include: – name and address – which area standing in – confirmation of qualification(s) that apply (at least 1, but select all that apply) – date of birth & signature (not to be dated prior to 9 March 2015) – witness’ name, address and signature A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARISH NOMINATIONS • The nomination paper must – – Include your full name & home address – Optional: use commonly used name – Description – Party candidates can use a party name or party description supported by a certificate of authorisation from that party. – Any candidate may use a description of no more than six words that is not likely to lead electors to associate the candidate with a registered political party – or ‘Independent’ or leave this blank. – Whatever you enter in this box will appear as your description on the ballot paper. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
PARISH NOMINATIONS – Subscribers: 2 subscribers are required – Proposer & Seconder. Their names must be on the Electoral Register published on 2 March 2015 and be registered on the Parish or Parish Ward. – Must sign & print their names. • The elector number of each elector as it appears on the electoral register, including the ward reference (e. g. SV 1) must be entered on the nomination form. • Each elector may only subscribe as many nomination forms as there are vacancies in the Parish or Parish Ward – e. g. if there are 2 vacancies in the Parish Ward an elector may subscribe 2 candidates’ nomination forms in that Ward. – Only ask subscribers to sign after completing the name, address and description fields on the form A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
OTHER USEFUL INFORMATION Agents, postal votes, what to expect on polling day and the count A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
AGENTS Election Agent • Responsible for the proper management of your election campaign; particularly its financial management. • Notification of appointment must reach the RO by 4 pm on 9 April. Form is included in nomination pack. • You will become your own agent by default if none is appointed. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
AGENTS • Other agents can be appointed to attend postal vote openings, polling stations and the count on your behalf: – You must give notice in writing of any people appointed as polling and counting agents by 29 April. We will provide forms. – The appointment of postal voting agents attending a particular opening session must be made before the start of each session. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
POSTAL VOTES • The deadline for Postal Vote applications is Tuesday 21 April 2015 • Postal Votes will be sent out over 22/23 April 2015 • Postal Votes will be opened daily at Rutland Tennis Centre from Monday 27 April 2015 • The final Postal Vote opening session will take place on Thursday 7 May 2015 at 10 pm also at the Tennis Centre A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
CAMPAIGNING DO’S AND DON’TS • Use imprints on all your campaign material • No fly posting • Make sure outdoor posters are removed 2 weeks after the election • Do not produce material that looks like a poll card • Do not pay people to display your adverts (unless they display adverts as part of their normal business). A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
POLLING DAY • Polling stations open from 7 am to 10 pm • Electoral Services office open 7 am to 10 pm for queries or problems relating to the administration of the election • Voters in the polling station or in a queue outside the polling station at 10 pm can apply for a ballot paper. • Postal votes can be handed into polling stations within the correct constituency or delivered to the elections office until 10 pm. • A person in a queue at a polling station at 10 pm waiting to hand in postal vote can do so after 10 pm. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
ELECTION EXPENSES • Borough Election expenses are calculated at £ 740 + 6 p per elector based on the Register of Electors for the Ward as at the last day for publication of the Notice of Election ie. 2 March Register • Parliamentary Election expenses are calculated at £ 8700 + 6 p per elector based on the Register of Electors as at the last day for publication of the Notice of Election ie. 2 March Register A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
TELLERS • Tellers must remain outside the Polling Place, they may only enter polling stations for the purpose of casting their own vote or voting as a Proxy. • Tellers may approach voters for information i. e. elector number as they enter or leave the polling station. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE PARLIAMENTARY COUNT • The Verification and Parliamentary Election Count will take place at the Rutland Tennis Centre, West End Drive, Ilkeston on THURSDAY 7 MAY 2015 commencing at 10 pm. • Counting Agents can oversee the counting process on behalf of the candidate but do not participate directly in the counting process. • The numbers of Counting Agents you will be able to appoint will be confirmed. Counting Agents appointed to the Borough/Parish Verification will be asked to leave after the Verification is complete prior to the commencement of the Parliamentary Count. • Car Parking is available at Ilkeston School where parking attendants will direct you to spaces. Due to the Tennis Centre flooring may we politely request that sensible footwear is worn. Refreshments will be available. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE PARLIAMENTARY COUNT LAYOUT A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE BOROUGH COUNT • The Borough Count will take place at Rutland Tennis Centre on SATURDAY 9 MAY 2015 at 10 am • Counting Agents can oversee the counting process on behalf of the candidate but do not participate directly in the counting process. • The numbers of Counting Agents you will be able to appoint will be confirmed. • Car Parking is available at Ilkeston School where parking attendants will direct you to spaces. Due to the Tennis Centre flooring may we politely request that sensible footwear is worn. Refreshments will be available. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
THE PARISH COUNT • The Parish Count will take place at the Rutland Tennis Centre on SUNDAY 10 MAY 2015 commencing at 10 am. • Counting Agents can oversee the counting process on behalf of the candidate but do not participate directly in the counting process. • The numbers of Counting Agents you will be able to appoint will be confirmed. • Car Parking is available at Ilkeston School where parking attendants will direct you to spaces. Due to the Tennis Centre flooring may we politely request that sensible footwear is worn. Refreshments will be available. A first class borough in which people have pride and where they choose to live, work and play
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