Notice of Election

An election is to be held for 1 parish councillor for the parish of Renhold (North W ard).

Nomination papers may be obtained from the Returning Officer, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP please emailelections(at)bedford.gov.ukfor details.

Completed Nomination Papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer, Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP, from the date of this notice, on Monday to Friday between the hours of 10.00am and 4.00pm, but not later than 4.00pm on Friday 9th September 2022. Please contactelections(at)bedford.gov.ukto make an appointment to submit a nomination paper.

If an election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 6th October 2022 between the hours of 7.00am and 10.00pm.

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP no later than Tuesday 20th September 2022. Applications can be made online: www.gov.uk/register-to- vote

Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP by 5.00pm on Wednesday 21st September 2022, if they are to be effective for this election.

Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP by 5pm on Wednesday 28th September 2022, if they are to be effective for this election.

Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on the grounds of physical incapacity or for work/service reasons must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at Borough Hall, Cauldwell Street, Bedford MK42 9AP by 5.00pm on Thursday 6th October 2022.

You may also request these papers and forms from the Clerk to the Parish, Returning Officer by e-mail toelections(at)bedford.gov.ukor by telephone on (01234) 718078 or to download from https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am- a/candidate-or-agent/parish-and-community-council-elections-england..