The last Local and Parish Council Elections were held in Darlington on Thursday, 3rd May, 2007, at which the Councillors and Parish Councillors for the 24 Wards and the 12 Parish Councils across the Borough of Darlington, were appointed.
A number of Parishes were un-contested and the Results of Un-Contested Elections were published on 11th April, 2007.
How can I vote at the Election?
You can only vote at the elction if your name is on the Register of Electors. You are eligible to vote if you are:
- 18 years old or over
- a British, Commonwealth, Irish or European Union Citizen
- a member of HM Forces or their spouse
- a crown servant employed outside the United Kingdom
European citizens are allowed to vote in European and Local elections only. Overseas electors are allowed to vote in Parliamentary and European elections only.
How can I check that my name is on the Register?
You check at any time of the year by contacting Democratic Services on (01325) 388351, e-mail Elections@darlington.gov.uk or calling into the Town Hall in person.
How will I know when or where to vote?
Poll cards are delivered shortly before an election. Each member of the household who is eligible to vote should receive a poll card, which informs them of the date of the election, where their polling station is and the hours of poll. You do not need to take the poll card with you to be able to vote.
How can I vote by post?
If you are unable to go to your polling station on election day you can apply for what is referred to as an ‘absent vote’ which involves either applying for a postal vote to your home or alternative address or appointing a proxy to vote on your behalf.
For more information on elections and your eligibility to vote, please contact Democratic Services on 01325 388351 or e-mail mailto:Elections@darlington.gov.uk
Applications to vote by post and appoint postal proxies at the Elections on Thursday, 3rd May, 2007, must be received at the Town Hall, Darlington, no later than 5.00 p.m. on 18th April, 2007.
Can someone else vote for me?
You can apply to vote by proxy by completing the Proxy Vote application form.
Applications to appoint a proxy at the Elections on Thursday, 3rd May, 2007, must be received at the Town Hall, Darlington, no later than 5.00 p.m. on 25th April, 2007.
How to contact us...
By E-Mail to Elections@darlington.gov.uk
By phone (01325) 388351
In writing to Democratic Services
Corporate Services Department
Town Hall
Darlington
DL1 5QT