May 2022 Elections - all you need to know
Released On 1st Mar 2022
The Government has set out its proposals for the election of 110 councillors for Somerset Council to be held on 5 May 2022. The Government is also proposing for elections to also be held on the same day for all parish, town and city councils across Somerset.
Information for potential candidates in the May 2022 Elections
If you wish to stand as a candidate, please download the nomination pack below:
Parish and Town council election nomination pack
Somerset County Council election nomination pack
The completed papers should be hand delivered from 22 March to 4pm Tuesday 5 April, 2022 at the address below:
Returning Officer
South Somerset District Council
Council Offices, Brympton way, Yeovil BA20 2HT
If you have any questions please contact elections@southsomerset.gov.uk
Key Dates:
- Notice of Election - Monday 21 March
- Statement of Persons Nominated - 4pm on Wednesday 6 April
- Deadline for registering to vote - midnight Thursday 14 April
- Close of postal vote applications - 5pm, Tuesday 19 April
- Close of proxy vote applications - 5pm, Tuesday 26 April
- Notice of Poll - Tuesday 26 April
- Polling Day - Thursday 5 May
- Results of Poll - Friday 6 May and Saturday 7 May
Registering to vote and applying for a postal or proxy vote
