Elections

Current Elections

Current Elections

Apply to join our temporary election team

You can apply to work on election day. A number of positions are available including presiding officers, poll clerks and counting staff. No experience is necessary for some positions but to apply for a presiding officer position you need at least two years' experience as a poll clerk. The fees paid for these positions varies depending upon the type of election. If you are interested in applying to work for us on this year's election, please email staffourelections@stratford-dc.gov.uk

Key Dates for 6 May 2021 Elections:

Information for candidates and election agents

An online briefing (MS Teams) for prospective candidates and election agents for the Warwickshire County Council election will take place on Wednesday 10 March 2021 at 5.00 p.m. Please email elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk and an invitation will be sent to you.

You can find more information about standing as a local government election candidate on the http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-england

• Candidates Expense limit
• Candidates & Agents Presentation
• Nomination Pack
• Guidance from Police

Results

Election results are published after each count. They can be found on our dedicated Election Results page.

District Wards

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is made up of the 36 wards listed below, each having one councillor. Each new councillor is elected for a four-year period. District Council elections and Parish Council elections took place in May 2019. The next scheduled District and Parish elections are due to take place in May 2023.

Ward and Parish Maps

Maps of all wards and parishes within the Stratford-on-Avon District Council area can be found via the Ordnance Survey Election Maps website. Just follow the instructions on the site.

Standing for Election

If you are thinking of standing for election or will be an election agent, the best source of information to help you through the process is published by the Electoral Commission. Guidance for Candidates and Agents

You may wish to have a look at our Be a Councillor pages, where you can download relevant information booklets.

The Government Equalities Office may be able to help people with a disability with financial support in order to stand for election. For more information please see the guidance on gov.uk.

How to Vote

Registering

You need to be registered to vote for UK elections and referendums. Go to our Registering to Vote page for more information.

Vote

If you are already registered to vote for UK elections and referendums, you can vote by postal or proxy or visit your local polling station.

• Visit the Postal and Proxy Voting page
• Visit the Voting in Person page at gov.uk.

Further Information

For further information, please contact Election Services:

• Email: elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260208
• Fax: 01789 260244

For press enquiries, please contact 01789 260105.