4 May 2023 – District & Parish Council Elections

Notice of Uncontested Election

The nominations period for the forthcoming parish council elections closed 4pm on Tuesday 4th April. The following valid nominations were received:

• Four valid nominations were received for Battle- Watch Oak Ward
• Four valid nominations were received for Battle- Marley Ward
• One valid nomination was received for Battle- Netherfield Ward
• No valid nominations were received for Battle- Telham Ward

There are enough nominations for a quorum on the parish council, but not enough to require a poll, and some seats remain vacant which require co-option.

As the number of persons remaining validly nominated at the close of withdrawals does not exceed the number of councillors to be elected, these persons shall be declared to be elected.

Please find attached the Notice of Uncontested Election for the parish.

You now need photo ID to vote at a polling station

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 of photo ID

If you don’t already have an accepted form of photo ID, or you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you, you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply for this at voter-authority-certificate.service.gov.uk.Alternatively, you can complete a paper application form and send this to us. If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request an application form, contact us at elections@rother.gov.uk.

Find out more

If you have any questions or would like to find out more, go to electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID, or call their helpline on 0800 328 0280.

4 May 2023 – District Council Elections

Notice of Election – District Council Elections (24th March 2023) (pdf)