Parish Council and District Council Elections
The last election of parish and district councillors was in 2023 and in May 2027 we all get the chance to vote on who we want to represent us at our Parish Council and District Council for the following four years.
This is not a General election, so the UK Government will remain in office whatever the outcome, but it is a chance for every registered voter in the district to vote for who they feel will best represent their views and fight their corner on the local issues that affect us all.
Elections for North Norfolk District Council and all Parish Councils in North Norfolk occur every four years. All 40 odd North Norfolk District Council seats across the 32 district council wards will hold elections for new members. There will also be elections for the 128 Parish ward areas, which make up the 117 Parish and Town Councils within the district.
An election will be contested if the number of valid nominations received exceeds the seats for any particular district council ward, parish or parish ward area.
Voter ID Required
Since the introduction of the Elections Act 2022, electors must show an approved form of photo identity before voting in a polling station to prevent voter fraud. Voter identification can include a passport, driving licence or national bus pass.
The ID does not have to be valid provided the likeness is still true
Anyone without suitable photo identification will be able to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC)
District Councillor Ward
Each District Councillor has a Ward, comprising of several Parishes.
The Trunch Ward Parishes
Knapton | Swafield & Bradfield | Trunch | Antingham | Felmingham | Suffield
Register to Vote
Even if you pay council tax to NNDC, you won’t automatically be registered to vote. You also need to register to vote separately which you can do online in about 5 minutes.
Click here or anywhere on this panel to register to vote on-line or to check if you are registered to vote at your current address.
Apply for a Postal Vote
Voting by post is an easy and convenient way of voting if you are unable to get to the polling station.
Ballot papers will be sent to your address before polling day so that you can cast your vote and return it by post.
Click here or anywhere on this panel to apply for a postal vote on-line.
Apply for a Proxy Vote
Anyone who is registered can apply for a proxy vote. Proxy voting means that if you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can nominate someone you trust, who is already registered to vote, to cast your vote for you.
Click here or anywhere on this panel to apply for a proxy vote on-line.
Polling Cards
NNDC will send poll cards and postal poll cards to all registered electors
Due to the changes regarding Voter ID, poll cards will be slightly larger than usual to carry the necessary information regarding valid forms of identification.
- If you vote at your polling station you will receive a white poll card.
- If you are a postal voter you will receive a pink poll card.
Please keep your poll card as it contains helpful information, including your elector number, the district ward you are voting in and your polling station address, including a message highlighting if the polling station has changed for your parish.
Polling Stations
You will receive a letter after poll cards have been issued if your polling station has to change for any reason.
Election Results
Results for the elections to North Norfolk District Council wards will be declared overnight at the election count.
The election results will be announced on;
- NNDC’s Facebook page
- NNDC’s Twitter feed @NorthNorfolkDC
- NNDC’s Election Results page
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Types of Elections
There are basically five types of elections and elections can occur for a variety of reasons from the resignation, disqualification or death of a Councillor to the periodic election of a whole Council.
They range from Parliamentary to Local elections and they can all affect us.
Click here or anywhere on this panel to find out information on the different types and frequencies of elections, referenda and parish polls held in the district.
Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. They work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.
You can find out more about Voter ID, why it was implemented and what is required.
Click here or anywhere on this panel to visit the Electoral Commission website, which will open in a new page or tab.
