Nomination papers

Please find below the nomination papers together with the election timetable that details important dates in the Electroial process.

More information on becoming a Candidate and guidance on completing the forms can be found on the Local elections in England | Electoral Commission

The Notice of Election will be published on Monday 27 March 2023 and you are entitled to the electoral register for the area you are a candidate for, upon request, after this notice has been published.

We can only accept nomination papers during normal office hours from Monday 27 March 2023 up until the deadline for nominations which is 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023.

Nomination papers must be delivered by hand.

You can deliver them yourself or ask someone you trust to deliver them for you. If you would like to make an appointment to deliver your nomination papers please contact the Electoral Services Team on elections@southderbyshire.gov.uk or on 01283 595723.

There will be a post nomination briefing after the close of nominations which will cover more detailed arrangements for polling day and the verification and count for the areas where an election is to be held. This meeting will be on Thursday 6th April at 6pm at the Council Offices.

If you require any further information or are unable to print the forms, you can collect a set from Reception at the Council Office during opening hours or contact the Electoral Services Team on elections@southderbyshire.gov.uk or on 01283 595723.

Linda Lawty

Senior Electoral Services Officer

South Derbyshire District Council

LGE election timetable 4 May 2023

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Nomination Pack Parish Election

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Register request form generic

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Voter Identification

From May 2023, all electors who wish to vote in person, including those acting as a proxy on behalf of another individual, will be required to produce an accepted form of photographic identification (photo ID) at polling stations before being provided with a ballot paper.

The Cabinet Office has decided to introduce this requirement to reduce cases of voter fraud. The requirement was brought in under the Elections Act 2022, and the relevant sections are now in force.

This requirement will apply to:

• UK Parliamentary General Elections

• Local Elections

• Local Referendums

• Police and Crime Commissioner Elections

• Recall Elections

The first poll this will apply to will be the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.

A comprehensive communications campaign will advertise the requirements in plenty of time across a broad range of channels before this policy is implemented nationwide.

What types of photo ID will be accepted?

Poll Clerks will be able to accept many forms of identification, including:

• Various concessionary travel passes

• PASS cards

• Ministry of Defence identity cards

• Photocard parking permits issued as part of the Blue Badge scheme

• Driver’s licenses

• Passports

Expired photo ID will also be accepted, as long as the photograph is still a good likeness of the elector.

What if an elector does not have an accepted form of photo ID?

Electors without photo ID will be able to apply for a ‘Voter Authority Certificate’ in advance of the poll. This will be a free photo ID document, specifically issued for the purpose of voting.

How will electors apply for Voter Authority Certificates (VACs)?

Applications for VACs will be made by post, online or in person. The Cabinet Office has stated that they will bear the cost for Local Authorities issuing the certificates.

Online applications: This will be through a dedicated online system similar to the Register to Vote service. An elector will be able to upload their details and a photograph.

Postal applications: Application forms will be made available to download and print from gov.uk, but electors will also be able to request that Electoral Returning Officers (EROs) post an application form to them.

In-person applications: Electors will be able to apply for a VAC in person, however, Local Authorities will be given discretion to determine the best approach to this locally.

Current expectations are that applications for VACs will open in January 2023.

Deadlines for applications and Temporary Certificates

The deadline for applications for VACs for a particular poll is 5pm, 6 working days before polling day.

EROs will be able to provide Temporary VACs as an interim measure if time constraints mean that permanent VACs cannot be issued in time. A Temporary VAC will only be valid for the day of the poll, however, the ERO will then produce a permanent VAC in due course, without the elector needing to make a further application.

Temporary VACs can be issued locally until 5pm on the date of the relevant poll. If you have any other questions or queries, please contact the Council Elections Office on 01283 221000 or the Councils Website www.southderbyshire.gov.uk

Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II - changes to Council services

Changes to Council services because of the funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II.

All bin collections which were due to take place on Monday 19 September will be carried out on Saturday 17 September.

Please make sure your bin is out for collection by 6am as crews may be out a different times from usual.

Council buildings will be closed on Monday 19 September.

• If you need to report an emergency council house repair or an emergency issue that is a threat to life or property, please call our emergency line on 01332 912642.

• If you are concerned about being homelessness tonight, please call 0808 1692 333 or email: outofhourshousing-derbys@p3charity.org

• If you are calling on behalf of a Careline Customer, please call 01283 221225.

• If you need to make a payment, visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk, or call our touchtone payment line on 01283 595865.

The flag at the Civic Offices, Swadlincote will fly at half-mast until Tuesday 20 September following the late Queen’s funeral.

Services will return to usual on Tuesday 20 September.