elections
Published on January 16, 2023 at 6:48 pm
For the first time, residents across the country will need to show photographic ID to vote at this year’s local elections. Rossendale residents are being urged to make sure they are ready to vote on 4 May by checking they have an accepted form of ID.
Accepted forms of ID include a UK, European Economic Area (EEA) or Commonwealth passport; a UK, EEA or Commonwealth drivers’ licence; and some concessionary travel passes, such as an older person’s bus pass or an Oyster 60+ card.
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Published on February 26, 2018 at 2:05 pm
Rossendale Council is holding a briefing session for anyone planning to stand as a candidate in this year’s local elections.
Rossendale Council elections take place on Thursday, May 3.
The pre-nomination briefing for prospective candidates and agents will be held in the Council Chamber, Futures Park, Bacup, OL13 0BB, at 5.30pm on Monday, March 12
More details can be found on the Elections and voting page of the Council website
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Published on April 5, 2017 at 3:53 pm
Voters planning to go to the polls on May 4 can now find the list of Rossendale candidates on the Rossendale Borough Council website.
The full list of candidates for Rossendale South, Mid Rossendale, Rossendale East and West and Whitworth and Bacup visit http://www.rossendale.gov.uk/downloads/download/705/lancashire_county_council_elections_4_may_2017
Anyone interested in finding out about the candidates standing in other parts of Lancashire can view the full list here http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/elections/elections-2017.aspx
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Published on March 7, 2017 at 12:28 pm
Local County Council elections are on Thursday 4 May, make sure you are registered to vote in order to have your say.
You will decide who represents you in at County Council and who makes decisions on the provision of local services delivered by Lancashire County Council.
You must be registered to be able to vote in the elections.
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Published on January 5, 2017 at 9:07 am
Letters will be going out to those registered for postal voting as the annual refresh exercise takes place.
Those residents who chose to vote by post or proxy are required to provide a signature and date of birth when they first apply to prevent fraud and the possibility of someone else using your vote.
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Published on July 21, 2016 at 9:43 am
Annual electoral household enquiry forms are being delivered to all properties in Rossendale up to the end of July.
The forms are to check who is registered to vote so please let us know if the details are correct or if you have any changes to make.
Please respond as soon as possible to help us save money in printing and sending out reminder forms.
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