Demoracy Snapshot: 22.03.19

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15 March 2019

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Democracy Snapshot

Welcome to your first Democracy Snapshot

We are creating a series of newsletters to share timely information with candidates and agents in the run-up to the May elections. This will include practical information regarding the electoral process, including access to all the guidance and forms, plus an introduction to all aspects of the Borough councillor role to enable you to hit the floor running if you are elected.

We are committed to providing high quality support to our councillors starting with a comprehensive induction programme. We will use these newsletters to signpost you to information which will help you find out more about Bracknell Forest, understand what is expected of Bracknell Forest councillors, detail what training is on offer and what to expect in those first few months after you are elected.

This is all aimed to help you get prepared for the challenge ahead.


Polling Station

In this edition:

  • An overview of elections taking place in May
  • Key dates
  • Key documents
  • Borough Candidates’ Briefings
  • Where to find more information

An overview of the elections taking place in May

On Thursday, 2 May 2019, elections will be held for all 18 borough wards and all six parish and town councils in the Bracknell Forest area.

The last full council elections were held on 7 May 2015.


Key dates:

26 March 2019 - Formal election period commences

4 April 2019 - Deadline to submit nomination papers to stand for election

12 April 2019 - Voter registration deadline

15 April 2019 - Deadline for electors to apply for postal votes


Key documents:

Statutory election timetable

Nomination pack to stand as borough candidate

Nomination pack to stand as a parish or town candidate

Candidates electoral register request form

Candidates list of absent voters request form


Borough Candidates’ Briefings:

We will be running a series of briefings to update borough candidates on issues facing the Council and to provide information about election day, the verification and the count.  There will be an opportunity to ask questions.

Please contact your election agent for details of the sessions available if you are standing for a political party or alternatively contact 01344 353108 or committee@bracknell-forest.gov.uk.


Where to find more information:

Please visit our website for more information:

http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/elections-and-voting/candidate-and-agent-information

Other resources:

The Electoral Commission: www.electoralcommission.org.uk

The Local Government Association: www.local.gov.uk

The National Association of Local Councils: www.nalc.gov.uk

2 May 2019 Election

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