Annual canvass
Each year we carry out an annual canvass to check people are registered to vote
Election expenses
During elections, candidates and political parties are subject to limits on their spending
Election notices and future elections
See election notices for local elections in West Northamptonshire
Election results
See results from local elections held on Thursday 6 May 2021
Elections Act 2022
The UK Government is making significant changes to the current UK electoral system - The Elections Act contains a number of measures that will affect the way we vote and conduct future elections
Employment opportunities at elections
Find out how you can work for West Northamptonshire Electoral Services on elections
Petitions for a referendum
Information on the number of local government electors required to petition the council to hold a referendum
Petition the council
Requirements needed to submit a petition to the council
Register to vote
How to register to vote online, plus details of the Electoral Register
Resources for parish and town clerks
Information and resources to assist parish and town clerks and parish meeting groups
Standing as a candidate
Find out who can become a councillor and how to stand for election
Statutory reviews
Details about polling station, community governance and boundary reviews
Voter ID
It is now a requirement to bring Voter ID with you when you vote in person
Voting in elections and referendums
How to vote in person, by post or by proxy