Borough Council By-election in Shepshed

Wednesday, 18 August 2021 at 11:31

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Polling day is 23rd September 2021.

A by-election for Charnwood Borough Council has been triggered following the resignation of Councillor Joan Tassell, member for Shepshed West.

Nominations for the position close a week tomorrow (Thursday 26th August), with polls opening on Thursday September 23rd.

Key dates

Publication of Notice of Election – Wednesday August 18, 2021
Receipt of Nominations – Thursday August 26, 2021 at 4pm
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated – Friday August 27, 2021 at 4pm
Last Date for Registration – Tuesday September 7, 2021
Receipt of Postal Vote Applications – Wednesday September 8, 2021 at 5pm
Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications – Wednesday September 15, 2021 at 5pm
Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications - Thursday September 23, 2021 at 5pm
Day of Poll – Thursday September 23, 2021 from 7am to 10pm
Counting of the votes – Thursday September 23, 2021 after 10pm

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