Nominations sought for West Sussex County Council election and Chichester City Council by-election

Date: 10 March 2021                                               Ref:  3982

 

Nominations sought for West Sussex County Council election and Chichester City Council by-election

Nominations are being sought for both the upcoming West Sussex County Council election and a Chichester City Council by-election to fill a vacancy for the West Ward.

The nomination period for both elections commences on Tuesday 30 March and ends at 4pm on Thursday 8 April 2021.

The polls will take place on Thursday 6 May 2021 alongside the Police and Crime Commissioner Election. All ten County Divisions in the Chichester District will have elections, and poll cards will be sent to all eligible electors at the end of March.

Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate can ask for nomination forms from the Elections Office at Chichester District Council by calling 01243 521010 or emailing elections@chichester.gov.uk to have them emailed out.

Nomination papers must be submitted by hand to the (Deputy) Returning Officer at Chichester District Council and must be received by 4pm on Thursday 8 April 2021.

The successful candidates will serve on Chichester City Council until May 2023 and on the County Council until May 2025.