COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2021
This year Council elections will be held on the 6 May 2021. Wendover Parish Council recognises the elections as a great opportunity to recruit people who have a passion for Wendover Parish. We’re looking for a cross section of individuals, with varying skills, who are willing to dedicate a few hours per month towards developing ideas, supporting projects and championing issues to ensure the Parish of Wendover remains a great place to visit, work and live.
To stand for election to become a Parish Councillor you must be:
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At least 18 years old on the day of your nomination, and
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A British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen or a citizen of any other member state of the European Union
You must also meet at least one of the following four qualifications:
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You are, and will continue to be, registered as a local government elector for the parish in which you wish to stand from the day of your nomination onwards
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You have occupied as owner or tenant any land or other premises in the parish area during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election
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Your main or only place of work during the 12 months prior to the day of your nomination and the day of election has been in the parish area
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You have lived in the parish area of within three miles of it during the whole of the 12 months before the day of your nomination and the day of election
The earliest that nomination forms can be formally submitted is Monday 22 March. The deadline to submit nomination forms is 4pm on Thursday 8 April.
This page will continue to be updated throughout the 2021 election process, in the meantime here are some key documents:
Buckinghamshire Elections 2021 Key Dates
The Electoral Commission Guidance for Candidates