Candidate Info and Election Timetable
Here is some useful information for prospective candidates and electors standing in the Council Elections on Thurs 6 May 2021.
For full guidance on standing as a Candidate please see:
- Isle of Wight Council : http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-england
- Parish and Town Councils: http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/parish-council-elections-england
The number of signatories on a nomination has been announced to be 2, rather than 10. Nomination forms with this change will be on the Elections Management page when they are available from the Electoral Commission.
Timetable:
| Mon 22 March | Poll Cards for every registered elector will be sent. If you don't get one, check with Elections Management. |
| Mon 22 March | The Notice of Election will be posted here. |
| Mon 22 March | Nominations for Candidates open. |
| Thu 8 April - 4pm | Nominations close. Don't miss this deadline! |
| Thu 15 - Sat 17 April | Isle Vote online candidate hustings. |
| Mon 19 April | Last date to register as an elector. How to check your entry is on the Elections Management page. More info on electoral registration. |
| Tue 20 April | Last date to apply for a postal vote. You can do that here. You can apply for a specific election or for all elections by date. |
| Tue 27 April | Last date to apply for a proxy voite. You can do that here. |
| Thurs 6 May | Polling Day. Good luck all. |
Campaigning Rules in full are here at gov.uk and a summary received by Bob Blezzard from ALDC said:
- From the 8th March you will be able to deliver and doorstep canvass if you are campaigning for any election on 6 May, as long as we follow sensible rules. so please make plans accordingly.
- The advice asks that we keep to a minimum the number of campaigners working together and ensure safe social distancing as well as maintaining existing Covid protection rules like regular hand sanitizing.
- From the 29th March the rule of six will allow for small meetings to be held outdoors. Meaning campaign teams will be able to meet before and after canvassing or delivery sessions.
- Use of committee rooms will be permitted, however precautions must be in place to ensure they are hygienic. It is important that committee rooms are functional only and that no social activity or refreshments are provided.
- Telling will be allowed. Although the normal rules on social distancing and rules on hygiene must be obeyed and it is reasonable to expect that tellers will not be allowed inside polling stations.
Further information from Federal on help, advice and resources to fight the election is on the page Everything you need for May.
Information on the Hampshire Police Area and the Police and Crime Commissioner Election is here.
Many thanks to the Electoral Services Manager of the Isle of WIght Council.Their Elections Management page is here with more information and contact details.