Abergavenny Town Council is pleased to announce the upcoming election for the position of Councillor in Park Ward. This election marks a crucial opportunity for community members to actively participate in shaping the local governance of Abergavenny.
Key Dates and Information:
Nomination Papers Submission Deadline:
Nomination papers must be delivered to the Returning Officer no later than 4 pm on 17 November 2023.
Nomination Papers Delivery:
Nomination papers can be delivered to the Returning Officer at County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA, between 10 am and 4 pm on any working day from the date of this notice (excluding bank holidays). Electronic submissions are also accepted as per the arrangements outlined in the electronic delivery statement.
Obtaining Nomination Papers:
Nomination papers can be obtained from the Returning Officer either at the Council offices or online at www.monmouthshire.gov.uk.
Contested Election and Poll Date:
If any election is contested, the poll will take place on 14 December 2023.
Voter Registration Deadline:
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on 28 November 2023. Online applications can be submitted at www.gov.uk/registertovote.
Postal Vote Requests:
Applications, amendments, or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA, by 5 pm on 29 November 2023.
Proxy Voting:
Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA, by 5 pm on 6 December 2023.
Emergency Proxy Voting:
For emergency proxy voting, applications must reach the Electoral Registration Officer at County Hall, The Rhadyr, Usk, NP15 1GA, by 5 pm 6th December 2023.
Abergavenny Town Council encourages all eligible residents to actively engage in this democratic process. For further details and updates, please visit our website or contact the Council offices.
If you have any questions, please email: clerk@abergavennytowncouncil.gov.uk alternatively call 01873 735820.
