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May marks new Council

The four-yearly election for Edenbridge Town Council was this year uncontested, as there were only 11 candidates nominated for 15 places. This means we have four vacancies, which the new Council will look to fill through the usual casual vacancy process after its first meeting on 15 May, 7.30pm at Rickards Hall.

You can view the nominated candidates and the wards they will represent on the Notice of Uncontested Election.

Notice of uncontested election

On 4 May, residents will still be able to vote for the Edenbridge candidate that they would like to represent them on Sevenoaks District Council.

Election information from Sevenoaks District council

Councillor Vic Jennings
Cllr Vic Jennings
Councillor Nick Lloyd
Cllr Nick Lloyd

We would like to pay our thanks to Cllr Vic Jennings who did not stand for re-election. Vic was first elected to the Council in 1991 representing the North and East Ward, and was Chairman in 1995-1997. He has been involved in many projects over the years and we are very grateful for his long service to the Council and the people of Edenbridge.

Cllr Nick Lloyd also decided not to stand for re-election. He has been a tremendous help to the Council as Chair of the Finance and Governance Committee.

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Make a change – become a councillor

Local elections are coming up in May for Edenbridge Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council. Together with the National Association of Local Councils and the Local Government Association, we are calling on people from all backgrounds and experiences who reflect our community to put themselves forward for election. If you have innovative ideas for the council or have a specific issue in mind, becoming a local councillor will empower you to #MakeAChange

To find out more about what local councils and councillors do, visit www.nalc.gov.uk/makeachange or www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor/becoming-councillor-0

#beacouncillor #makeadifference 

Bring ID to vote

Don’t forget – 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 at the local elections in May. Check what ID is accepted: www.edenbridgetowncouncil.gov.uk/be-ready-to-vote-on-4-may-bring-id

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Be ready to vote on 4 May – bring ID

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 for Edenbridge Town Council and Sevenoaks District Council 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 www.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 the electoral services team at Sevenoaks District Council.

If you need any help with applying for a Voter Authority Certificate or want to request a paper application form, contact Sevenoaks District Council. Email electoral.service@sevenoaks.gov.uk or call 01732 227000.

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.

Register to vote

The deadline to register to vote in the elections in England on 4 May 2023 is 11.59 pm on Monday 17 April

To register to vote online, you need just five minutes and your National Insurance number.

REgister to vote
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