Elections timeline

The local election day is Saturday 11 October. Here are all the key dates you need to know to enrol, stand for Council and vote.

Key dates

Now to end of July  Enrol to vote. Head here (external link)so you don't miss out
1 July Candidate nominations open, roll opens for public inspection
1 August Candidate nominations and roll closes at 12pm
6 August Public notice of candidates' names
9-22 September Voting documents delivered
7 October Last day for posting vote by mail. Votes must be returned to ballot boxes after this date
11 October Voting closes and preliminary resulted released at 12pm
16-22 October Declaration of results
October/November Elected members' swearing in ceremonies