Parish Elections 2023
Parish Elections took place on Thursday 4 May 2023 in Lea & Cottam (Cottam Ward), Lea & Cottam (Lea Town Ward) and Woodplumpton (Plumpton Ward)
The results of the Parish elections are on Parish Council Election Results - 4 May 2023.
We have provided Voter ID Analysis data which shows the number of people who brought ID to the polling station for Preston City Council Local and Parish Elections on 4 May 2023.
Electoral Commission Guidance Documents
- Parish Election Timetable 2023 (Nom) (PDF) [48KB]
- Guidance Overview Parish LGE (PDF) [178KB]
- Part 1 Can you stand for election Parish LGE (PDF) [191KB]
- Part 2a Standing as an independent candidate Parish Council (PDF) [223KB]
- Part 2b Standing as a party candidate Parish Council (PDF) [370KB]
- Part 3 Spending return and notes (PDF) [327KB]
- Part 4 The campaign Parish (PDF) [307KB]
- Part 5 Your right to attend key electoral events Parish (PDF) [340KB]
- Part 6 After the declaration of results Parish (PDF) [124KB]
- PARISH Elector Statistics (PDF) [59KB]
Surgeries for Candidates and Agents
As part of our commitment to delivering more proactive support for candidates and parties, the Electoral Commission are hosting virtual advice surgeries before and after the elections to ensure those taking part have the advice and guidance they need.
The Electoral Commission are offering 15-minute appointments with an expert advisor at the Commission to discuss specific issues relating to the spending and donation laws, and to answer any queries candidates and agents might have. The appointments after the election will provide practical support with spending returns. Virtual appointments will be available using Microsoft Teams throughout the following days, on a first come, first served basis.
- Tuesday 18 April
- Tuesday 23 May
- Tuesday 25 April
- Wednesday 24 May
- Wednesday 26 April
- Friday 25 May
To request an appointment, candidates and agents should complete the Advice Surgeries form and can contact Stuart Butler on sbutler@electoralcommission.org.uk if they have any further questions.
Election Timetable
The information below shows the timetable of proceedings for Thursday 4 May 2023
- Publication of Notice of Election - Friday 24 March 2023
- Delivery of nominations - from Monday 27 March to 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023
- Withdrawal of candidate - 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023
- Appointment of Election Agents - 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023
- Publication of Notice of Election Agents - 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023
- Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated - 4pm on Wednesday 5 April 2023
- Last date for registration - Monday 17 April 2023
- Receipt of postal vote applications - 5pm on Tuesday 18 April 2023
- Publication of Notice of Poll - Tuesday 25 April 2022
- Deadline for receipt of Voter Identification Certificate - 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023
- Receipt of proxy vote applications - 5pm on Tuesday 25 April 2023
- Appointment of Poll and Count Agents - Wednesday 26 April 2023
- First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers - Thursday 27 April 2023
- Last day to issue replacement spoilt or lost postal ballot papers - 5pm Thursday 4 May 2023
- Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications - 5pm on Thursday 4 May 2023
- Day of Poll - 7am to 10pm on Thursday 4 May 2023
- Count - 9.30am on Friday 5 May 2023 in the Guild Hall, Lancaster Road, Preston
- Return of election expenses - Thursday 1 June (Parish), Friday 9 June 2023 (City)
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