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Electoral
registration and voting
Elections
The District Council administers all elections (and referendums) held whether they are Parliamentary, European Parliamentary, District, County or Parish elections.
Elections for the District Council are usually held on the first Thursday in May every other year. Elections are held for the County Council, and Lancing and Sompting Parish Council every four years.
Local elections 1st May 2008
This year if you are registered to vote in Adur you will have the opportunity to vote for at least one Councillor in each ward. If you live in Lancing or Sompting you will also be able to vote for Parish Councillors.
If you are registered to vote your poll card will be delivered by hand from 19th March to 31st March. This will tell you when and where to vote. Alternatively, if you have already applied for a postal vote you will get a card confirming your postal vote for this election.
If you would like to vote by post, please request a postal vote application form as soon as possible. You can telephone (01273) 263033 or 263031 or use this link;
If you would like to check that you are registered to vote or have any questions regarding the forthcoming elections please telephone (01273) 263033 or 263031.
Application forms to register to vote or to vote by post must be received by the Electoral Registration Office by Wednesday 16th April 2008 in order to be effective for the elections on Thursday 1st May 2008.
For more information see the 1st May 2008 local elections webpage.
Other elections
- The next County Council elections are scheduled to be held on the first Thursday in May 2009.
- Parliamentary elections have to be held within a five year period of the last one. They can be called at any time by the Prime Minister. The last General election was held on 5th May 2005.
- European Parliamentary elections are held every five years and the next one is scheduled to be held in 2009. These elections are usually held on the second Thursday in June although the European Parliament makes the decision nearer the time.
- By elections can be held at any time when a casual vacancy occurs. This
happens on the resignation or death of a currently serving Councillor.
For information about elections please contact the Electoral Registration Office.
