Voting and elections

This section provides you with information on what you can vote for, why you should vote, how to register and place your vote as well as results of past elections and details of elections coming up.

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County council elections take place every four years with the next ones due to take place in 2013.

Why vote?

When you are a registered voter you can have your say on who represents you on local matters such as:

your child's education
your roads, pavements and rights of way
health and social care for your relatives
your community
local services including libraries and museums
protecting your consumer rights through Trading Standards

When is the next election?

County council elections take place every four years and the next one is due to take place in 2013.

There may be by-elections, a general elections, European election and elections for district, borough or city councils in-between.

You can find out more about when you can vote on the About My Vote (opens in a new window) website.

Information on other websites

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About My Vote

Are you ready to vote on 4 June?

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