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Annual canvass - confirm your details

Elections

​​​​​​​​​Local election timetable - councillors are elected for a 4-year term by thirds (this is at each election a third of the council is elected). Elections are held every year except the county council year. The election years are 2018, 2019, 2020 and so on.​

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Your next election or referendum

Dates and details of your next election or referendum.


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Annual canvass

Find out what you need to do to avoid a potential fine of £1,000.


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Register to vote

Find out how to register to vote and what information is on the electoral register. 


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Inspect or buy the electoral register

Find out where you can inspect the register, how opt in or out of it and how to buy it.


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View election and referendum results

View local, general, European election and referendum results.


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How to stand as a candidate

Find out how to stand in local, UK and European elections.


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Apply to vote by post

Find out how to register to vote by post and view answers to popular questions.


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Proxy voting

What it is and how to apply for a proxy vote.


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Polling stations

Find your local polling station.


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Boundary changes - what's happening?

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Mayoral petition notice

Information about the mayoral petition notice.


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Contact your local councillor

Find out about your local councillor, how to contact them and the political make up of the council.


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Contact

0300 303 0345

Phone: Monday-Friday 8.30am-5.30pm.
Closed for training Monday 11am-11.30am.

Elections Team
Governance and Committee Services
Floor 2
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale OL16 1XU​​

 

Key dates leading up to the next election

​3-8 August 2018 - as part of annual canvass residents receive Household Enquiry form to confirm details. Annual canvass.

7-16 September 2018 - non-responding residents reminded of annual canvass.

6-21 October 2018 - canvassers call at non-responding households to gather information.

18 November 2018 - non-responders to the annual canvass will receive a final letter. 

1 December 2018 - register of electors published.

1 December 2018 - residents can register to vote from this date.

12 April 2019 - deadline for registering to vote in the election.

15 April 2019 at 5pm - deadline for registering for a postal vote.

24 April 2019 at 5pm - deadline for registering for a proxy vote.

2 May 2019 - local election day.

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