Registration reminder as countdown begins to local elections

  • Tuesday 29 March 2022

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The official countdown has begun to Manchester City Council local elections on Thursday 5 May 2022.

In total 32 elected member places on the Council will be contested – one in each of the city’s wards (representing one third of the council.) 

Voters are being urged to make sure they are registered so they can have their democratic say. 

People will not be able to vote in local elections unless they have registered to vote by Thursday 14 April. 

Anyone who is on the electoral register can also choose to register to vote by post. Applications for a postal vote in the forthcoming local elections must be received by 5pm on Tuesday 19 April. 

A full list of candidates will be published on Wednesday 6 April. The count and declaration of results for each ward will take place the day after polling day, on Friday 6 May. 

Registration is a quick and easy process. If you are not already registered visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote You will just need your date of birth and national insurance number. If you need further information go to www.manchester.gov.uk/elections, email esu@manchester.gov.uk or call (0161) 234 1212. 

Joanne Roney OBE, Returning Officer for Manchester, said:

“This election gives people the chance to elect the politicians who will represent them locally. We don’t want anyone to miss out on their democratic right to vote because they are not registered.”  

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