Candidates announced for Norfolk County Council elections

Residents encouraged to make sure they’re ready to vote as the list of candidates is published - read on for more info

All 14 county council divisions across Norfolk are up for election on May the 7th. 

A total of 78 candidates are standing within the King’s Lynn & West Norfolk area.   You can find the full details by clicking on this link: https://www.west-norfolk.gov.u...

Each area will elect one county councillor to represent them, here's more information on the divisions and how they've changed: https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/art...

Make sure you’re registered

Polling cards were sent out last month to everyone already on the electoral register. Anyone not yet registered still has time, as the deadline is 11.59pm on Monday 20 April. Registering is quick and easy at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Ways to vote

Voters can cast their ballot:

• In person at a polling station
• By post
• By proxy, by appointing someone they trust to vote on their behalf

Photo ID required

Voters will once again need to show photo ID at polling stations. Accepted forms include passports, driving licences, and PASS-accredited cards.

Anyone without an accepted form of ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Visit https://www.electoralcommissio...

Postal and proxy voting deadlines

• Postal vote and postal proxy applications:
  Deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April
• New proxy vote applications (excluding postal proxy and emergency proxy):
  Deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April

Application forms and further guidance on voting by post or proxy are available at https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote