Elections - electoral nominations

We provide information on the process of electoral nominations, and publishes a list of nominations for the upcoming local election.

On May 3 Bridgnorth district votes in district council elections to let you have your say on who will be your voice on all local matters over the next four years.

There will be an election of councillors in all of the district wards within the area as follows:

If you are unsure which ward you reside in go to our homepage and input your postcode into the My Area facility to find out.

Find out more about elections or email: elections@bridgnorth-dc.gov.uk

You can request information about electoral nominations online.

How do I become a councillor?

Full elections are held in all wards every four years in May. The next district, parish and town elections will be held in May 2007. You can be a candidate if you are over 18, on the electoral register, and have lived, worked or owned property in the area for at least the past 12 months.

You may be disqualified as a candidate if you work for the council or hold a politically restricted post with another local authority. Bankruptcy or a previous criminal conviction with a three-month or more prison sentence would also disqualify you as a candidate.

Most candidates are nominated through a political party. However, individuals are welcome to stand in their own right. Before you can be accepted as a candidate you must get one person to agree to propose your nomination and another person to agree to second the proposal. Both of these people must be on the electoral register.