Local elections - Thursday 4 May 2023
Local elections will be held in North Somerset on Thursday 4 May 2023. All 35 district wards and 39 parish councils will hold elections for new councillors.
Information for voters
How to vote, how to apply for, cancel or amend a postal vote and how to apply for, cancel or amend a proxy vote
Standing for election
Nomination papers and guidance, how to book an informal check and details of the prospective candidates briefing
Candidates and agents
Timetable of key events, updates, register request forms, information regarding postal vote openings and the count, agents and guests booking forms and information relating to expenses
Information for parish councils
Guidance regarding the pre-election period and information relating to recharges
Verification and count
Information relating to the verification and counting of the votes
Voter ID in polling stations
Find out what ID will be accepted and how to apply for a voter authority certificate if you do not have valid photographic ID
Working for us at the election
Current election vacancies, job descriptions, how to apply and information for current staff
Bulletins
More information about the elections
Legal notices
All legal notices relating to the May 2023 elections