Eighty nine candidates have now been announced ahead of Salford elections on Thursday 4 May 2023.
One councillor seat from each of Salford City Council’s 20 wards is up for election, apart from in Pendlebury and Clifton Ward where two seats are being contested. All candidates can be viewed online.
Candidates had until 4pm on Tuesday 4 April to submit their nomination papers.
Returning Officer Tom Stannard said: “The candidates have now been announced for the elections and I encourage all residents to vote. This year, for the first time, people who vote in person will need to show photo ID.
“If people don’t have a passport, driving licence or form of ID on the government’s approved list they can apply online for a free voter authority certificate but applications must be in by 5pm on Tuesday 25 April. You can make an application online. Or if anyone needs help, they can speak to staff at Eccles, Pendleton, Swinton or Walkden Gateway or Broughton Hub.
“If you’ve just turned 18, are new to Salford or have recently moved to a new home, you’ll need to make sure you’re registered to vote in the May elections. The deadline to register to vote is Monday 17 April. It only takes five minutes and you need your national insurance number. Those who haven’t registered in time cannot vote in the May elections. People can register to vote on GOV.UK so make sure you have your say.
“If you are registered but would prefer to appoint a trusted person to vote on your behalf, known as a proxy vote, the deadline for applying for this is 5pm on Tuesday 25 April on our appointing a proxy page.
“If you are registered and would prefer to vote by post the deadline to apply for this is 5pm on Tuesday 18 April. Your vote really matters.”
Councillors are elected to represent residents and their local area as well as contribute to the development of local policies in areas such as social care, housing, planning, highways, and education. This year residents can vote for one local councillor in their local ward (or vote for two in Pendlebury and Clifton ward).
The polls open at 7am on Thursday 4 May and close at 10pm.
The verification and count will begin at 10pm on Thursday 4 May. The estimated time for the first ward declaration is 2am and for the full council declaration is approximately 4am. Details of the results will be shared on Salford City Council’s Twitter and Facebook accounts and online at www.salford.gov.uk/electionresults