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)

Event Date
Publication of notice of election Friday 24 March
Delivery of nomination papers Monday 27 March until 4pm on Tuesday 4 April
Deadline for delivery of nomination papers 4pm on Tuesday 4 April
Deadline for withdrawals of nomination 4pm on Tuesday 4 April
Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent (district only) 4pm on Tuesday 4 April
Publication of statement of persons nominated Wednesday 5 April
Deadline for receiving applications for registration Monday 17 April
Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes 5pm on Tuesday 18 April
Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) 5pm on Tuesday 25 April
Deadline for receiving applications for Voter Authority Certificates 5pm on Tuesday 25 April
Publication of notice of poll Tuesday 25 April
Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents Wednesday 26 April
First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes Thursday 27 April
Polling day 7am to 10pm on Thursday 4 May
Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes 5pm on Thursday 4 May
Deadline for emergency proxy applications 5pm on Thursday 4 May
Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal 9pm on Thursday 4 May
Deadline for the production of temporary Voter Authority Certificates 10pm on Thursday 4 May
 

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