News November 2007

Councillor election in Springfield Ward - your questions answered

A by-election is taking place on 20 December for one councillor in Springfield Ward, following the resignation of Cllr Eric Ollerenshaw.

What is a by-election?

A by-election is a special election held to fill a political office that has become vacant between general or local elections.

Who can vote in this one?

Anyone who lives in Springfield Ward and is on the electoral register. If you’re eligible to vote you’ll receive a polling card at the beginning of December to notify you.

How do I know if I’m on the electoral register?

If you returned your voter registration form this autumn you are registered. If you didn’t, there is still time to register. The deadline is 5 December. Call the elections office (below) for more information.

When is the election?

7am to 10pm on Thursday, 20 December.

How can I vote?

There are a few different ways that you can vote:

• In person on the day at a polling station between 7am and 10pm
• Via post (see below for more details)
• By proxy (call the elections office on the number below for more details)

Where do I vote?

If voting in person you will be told which polling station you should vote at when you receive your poll card at the beginning of December.

How can I vote by post?

Voting by post is easy:

• Send an application for a postal ballot paper to the elections office. To receive an application form, call the number below or download it on the right.
• Sign and send it to the address below and return it by Wednesday 5 December at 5pm
• You’ll then receive your ballot paper at home

In the recent electoral canvass I applied for postal voting. What does this mean?

If you have returned your voter registration form and applied for postal voting, you will be sent an application automatically.

How can I be sure that the postal process is safe?

There are a number of measures in place:

• Delivery will be by Hackney Council staff who know the area well, and who will record the date and time of delivery
• All signatures will be checked against  the original signature on the postal vote application form
• Security measures will be in place to ensure the safe keeping of postal votes received before polling day

Who can I contact for more information?

Contact Hackney Council Electoral Services on 020 8356 3233 / 3234, or email info@hackney.gov.uk.

All applications should be send to Electoral Services, Room 60, Hackney Town Hall, London E8 1EA by Wednesday 5 December, 5pm.

There will also be election updates in future editions of Hackney Today and on this website.

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Page updated: 13 Dec 2007