Notice of Uncontested Election, Election of Backwell Parish Councillors
See full notice dated 6 April 2023 here.
Statement of Persons Nominated, North Somerset Council, Election of a District Councillor, Backwell Ward
See full statement dated 5 April 2023 here.
Elections 4th May 2023
Elections to North Somerset Council and every Town/Parish Council within North Somerset will take place on Thursday 4th May 2023. Notice of Election – Election of Parish Councillors The publication of this notice marks the start of the formal election process (and also the commencement of the period of purdah). Backwell Parish Council nomination pack For further information about the Local Elections, including a timetable of key events, please visit the North Somerset Council Website.
New requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station.
Voter ID The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections. This new requirement will apply for the first time in England at the local elections on Thursday 4 May 2023. Which forms of ID can I use to vote? You may already have a form of photo ID that is acceptable. You can use any of the following: • Passport • Driving licence (including provisional license) • Blue badge • Certain concessionary travel cards • Identity card with PASS mark (Proof of Age Standards Scheme) • Biometric Immigration document • Defence identity card • Certain national identity cards For more information on which forms of photo ID will be accepted, visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280. If you don’t have an accepted form photo ID If you don’t already have an accepted [...]