Local elections 2023
Full district and parish elections in Uttlesford were held on Thursday 4 May 2023.
The last election of town and parish councillors was in 2019.
All 22 district wards and 53 parish councils held elections for new members.
Results for district and parish elections were declared on Friday 5 May 2023.
Candidate post election declaration form and expenses return
All district candidates should note that if you are successfully elected there is an induction timetable (PDF, 817 KB) that you should acquaint yourself with. All elected district councillors will be handed a pack at the count. If you are elected you will need to sign up and abide by the code of local government conduct (PDF, 434 KB) as adopted by Uttlesford District Council and local parish/town councils.
After the election all candidates whether they were elected at the polling station or unopposed or not successfully elected, must complete and return a Declaration form along with an expenses return, whether you incurred any cost or not. This is a legal requirement. District candidates are entitled to appoint a separate Election Agent and the agent must also complete a Declaration form.
The proper officer for electoral purposes takes receipt of these returns and holds them on deposit for 2 years from the date of the poll. Any queries on their completion should be directed to the Electoral Commission who publish a Spending Guide.
Dates for submission are set out in the timetable.
Declaration by Candidate (PDF, 18 KB)
Declaration by Election Agent - District only (PDF, 18 KB)
Elections Expenses return (Spreadsheets, 84 KB)
There is a legal limit that you can spend on your campaign and this form indicates the maximum sums.
If you are to print any leaflets etc you should refer to the Electoral Commission guidance on Imprints as this is most important.
The maximum expenses limit in the Regulatory Period from the publication of the Notice of Election on 22 March: £806 fixed sum plus 7p per registered local government elector.
Electorate totals, number of properties and absent voter totals as at 1 March for Parish (PDF, 802 KB) and by District Ward (PDF, 443 KB).
Electorate and properties for Uttlesford District showing all electoral areas (PDF, 82 KB).
Unless otherwise prohibited such as with nomination papers, all forms can be emailed to candidateinfo@uttlesford.gov.uk
Results
- Uncontested election results
- Contested election results
The district and parish council elections' verification and counts took place on Friday 5 May 2023 at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre Saffron Walden.
Voter ID at polling stations
In the recent local elections voters needed to show photo ID to vote at polling stations.
The data here shows the number of people eligible to vote at a polling station on 4 May 2023, the number of people that were not issued with a ballot paper because they did not meet the new voter ID requirements and the number of those people that returned with acceptable ID and were able to vote.
Voter ID figures for Uttlesford
Total number of electors who were eligible to vote in person at our 83 polling stations: 58,519
The number of polling station electors who applied for, but were not issued with, a ballot paper: 58
The number of polling station electors who were not issued with a ballot paper and who later returned with accepted ID and were issued with a ballot paper: 39
Candidate information
Full guidance on how to stand for the elections is on the Electoral Commission's website. The guidance covers eligibility; how to stand; permitted expenditure; the campaign; your rights and what happens after the declaration of the result.
- Become a councillor
- District candidates
- Parish candidates
If you are thinking of becoming a parish councillor and want to serve your local community, The National Association of Local Council has general advice and information.
We ran two guidance sessions for candidates and agents to explain how the election will be run for the parishes and district council, you can still download the presentation slides (PDF, 426 KB).
Pre election candidate information
View the full election timetable (PDF, 114 KB) for all legal deadlines and events.
Downloaded nomination papers once completed must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer's staff at the Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden.
Please tell us when you would like to come in by emailing us at candidateinfo@uttlesford.gov.uk or calling 01799 510434.
The deadline for ALL nominations to be hand delivered is 4pm on Tuesday 4 April.
You are advised to deliver you nomination papers before the last day in case of any queries or issues.
Please refer to the Electoral Commission guidance on standing for election - see above and the overview for District and Parish and whether as an independent or for a Party.
District Nomination Papers (Word doc, 94 KB)
Parish Nomination Papers (Word doc, 222 KB)
To assist you completing the nomination paper, an annotated copy of both papers for "reference purposes only" can be seen below:
District Annotated Nomination Paper (PDF, 832 KB)
Parish Annotated Nomination Paper (PDF, 466 KB)
To assist your campaign you can request a copy of the full register of electors for the electoral area e.g. Ward or Parish for which you are standing. Please read and abide by the data protection guidance on use of the register as it is for electoral purposes only. You can also request a list of the current postal/proxy voters. These forms can be emailed.
Request for the register of electors (Word doc, 73 KB)
Request for the list of absent voters (Word doc, 74 KB)
As a candidate you are entitled to appoint various agents to help in your campaign.
The Electoral Commission also publish a Code of Conduct for campaigners (PDF, 289 KB) that all candidates and their agents should refer to.
If you are to have any supporters (PDF, 130 KB) of your campaign who may visit polling stations on election day you should refer to this guide.
The Electoral Commission also publish guidance on Tellers.
These should be printed, completed and delivered to the Returning Officer in accordance with the timetable. They can be emailed.
Postal voting agent (Word doc, 72 KB)
Polling Agent (Word doc, 75 KB)
At all electoral events, all attendees must abide by the secrecy requirements (PDF, 474 KB).
Post election candidate information
All district candidates should note that if you are successfully elected there is an induction timetable (PDF, 817 KB) that you should acquaint yourself with. All elected district councillors will be handed a pack at the count. If you are elected you will need to sign up and abide by the code of local government conduct (PDF, 434 KB) as adopted by Uttlesford District Council and local parish/town councils
After the election all candidates whether they were elected at the polling station or unopposed or not successfully elected, must complete and return a Declaration form along with an expenses return, whether you incurred any cost or not. This is a legal requirement. District candidates are entitled to appoint a separate Election Agent and the agent must also complete a Declaration form.
The proper officer for electoral purposes takes receipt of these returns and holds them on deposit for 2 years from the date of the poll. Any queries on their completion should be directed to the Electoral Commission who publish a Spending Guide.
Dates for submission are set out in the timetable.
Declaration by Candidate (PDF, 18 KB)
Declaration by Election Agent - District only (PDF, 18 KB)
Elections Expenses return (Spreadsheets, 84 KB)
There is a legal limit that you can spend on your campaign and this form indicates the maximum sums.
If you are to print any leaflets etc you should refer to the Electoral Commission guidance on Imprints as this is most important.
The maximum expenses limit in the Regulatory Period from the publication of the Notice of Election on 22 March: £806 fixed sum plus 7p per registered local government elector.
Electorate totals, number of properties and absent voter totals as at 1 March for Parish (PDF, 802 KB) and by District Ward (PDF, 443 KB).
Electorate and properties for Uttlesford District showing all electoral areas (PDF, 82 KB).
Unless otherwise prohibited such as with nomination papers, all forms can be emailed to candidateinfo@uttlesford.gov.uk
Postal vote opening sessions
All local candidates and district election agents are entitled to attend the postal vote opening sessions. They are also entitled to appoint up to 2 postal vote agents to observe. At least 48 hours' notice must be given to the Returning Officer if anyone wishes to attend. The opening sessions will take place in the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Saffron Walden.
Sessions - all from 9.30am
Friday 21 April
Monday 24 April
Wednesday 26 April
Friday 28 April
Tuesday 2 May
Wednesday 3 May
Thursday 4 May - polling day and a final opening session will take place at the same venue from 8.30pm on polling day
A form will appear here to appoint postal voting agents
Election timetable
Date | Description |
|---|---|
Wed 22 March | Publication of Notices of Election - District & Parish (legal deadline 28/03) Delivery of Nomination Papers commences (9am to 4pm weekdays) |
Fri 24 March | First main despatch of poll cards via Royal Mail |
Tues 4 April | 4pm - Close of Receipt of Nominations 4pm - Deadline for Withdrawal of Nominations 4pm - Deadline for appointment of Election Agents - District only 4pm - Publish Notice of Election Agents - District only Publication of FIRST interim election Notice of Alteration |
Weds 5 April | 5pm - Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated - District & Parish |
Mon 17 April | First main despatch of postal ballot papers for applications received by 30 March Midnight - Deadline for Registration - Register online now |
Tues 18 April | 5pm - Deadline for Receipt of New postal vote applications or to Change/Cancel Existing Postal Vote or Postal Proxy appointment 5pm - Publication of SECOND interim election Notice of Alteration |
Mon 24 April | Final despatch (balance of postal ballot packs) for applications received after 30 March |
Tues 25 April | 5pm - Deadline for receipt of ordinary proxy vote applications 5pm - Voter registration determination deadline by the ERO 5pm - Publication of Notices of Polls - District & Parish 5pm - Voter Authority Certificates (VAC) deadline |
Weds 26 April | Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents First date that electors can apply for an emergency proxy Publication of FINAL Notice of Alteration of the electoral register Issue final poll cards and proxy poll cards (letters) First date to issue any emergency proxies |
Thurs 27 April | First date to issue replacements for any LOST postal ballot papers |
Thurs 4 May | Polling day 7am to 10pm5pm - Deadline for Replacement for any Lost or Spoilt Postal Ballot Papers 5pm - Deadline for Receipt of Emergency Proxy Applications for Unforeseen Physical Incapacity (Medical Emergency) or for occupation, employment or service reasons and if elector's photo ID (including a VAC) is lost, stolen or damaged beyond use 9pm - Deadline for Clerical Errors or to Implement a Court Decision 10pm - Ballot box receipt only - Lord Butler sports centre, Saffron Walden |
Fri 5 May | 9.30am - District ward and parish election counts - Lord Butler sports centre, Saffron Walden |
Thurs 1 June | Delivery of return as to election expenses - Parish |
Fri 9 June | Return of election expenses and declarations - District |
Vote in person - poll cards
Poll cards will be issued to all registered electors as soon as possible after the Notices of Election have been published at the end of March.
If you have not received a card by 7 April it may mean you are not registered. If you have moved in early 2023 you need to have ensured you have re-registered at your new address. Please contact electoral services if you have not received a poll card.
Poll cards are changing!
From May 2023, in order to list the suitable form of photo ID acceptable at a polling station, poll cards will be A4 size and delivered in an envelope.
Acceptable voter ID will include a passport, driving licence and a national concessionary bus pass. Certain other ID will also be acceptable and will be listed on the back of the card. The ID does not have to be valid provided that the photograph is still a suitable likeness. If you do not have any of the ID listed, you can apply for a apply for a Voter Authority Certificate that will be posted direct to your registered address.
The poll card will list the electoral areas - ward and parish council, though not all areas will have both elections as many parishes are likely to be uncontested. At the polling station and with postal votes, electors will be presented with one or two ballot papers - different colours. It will say how many votes you have on each ballot paper.
Vote by post
Portal votes will be issued as soon as possible after the close of nominations. These are sent by first class post. However if you applied near the deadline these will be posted by the Friday before polling week.
If you complete your postal vote pack but don't send it in time, you can drop it off before 10pm on election day at:
- your local polling station
- the Council Offices, London Road, Saffron Walden CB11 4ER
Vote by proxy
If you have appointed a proxy to vote on your behalf at your allocated polling station, both you and your proxy will be sent a card.
Find who is standing and where to vote
To help you find out about the elections in your area we've worked with an organisation called Democracy Club to build an online polling station and candidate search tool.
This tool does not include details of town and parish council elections.
Polling stations
Your poll card will tell you which polling station you need to go to.
At the polling station and with postal votes, electors will be presented with one or two ballot papers - different colours. It will say how many votes you have on each ballot paper.
The Notice of poll - election of district councillors on Thursday 4 May 2023 (PDF, 465 KB) tells you where to find the polling stations for each ward.
The Notice of poll - election of parish councillors on Thursday 4 May 2023 (PDF, 241 KB) tells you where to find the polling stations for each parish election.
We also have information on access for voters with disabilities.
Full list of Uttlesford polling stations
| Polling Place | Elector Count |
|---|---|
| Ashdon Village Hall, Radwinter Road, Ashdon, CB10 2HA | 709 |
| Hadstock Village Hall, Church Lane, Hadstock, CB21 4PH | 281 |
| Little Walden Village Hall, Little Walden, Saffron Walden, CB10 1XA | 181 |
| Sewards End Village Hall, Radwinter Road, Sewards End, CB10 2LR | 423 |
| Great Canfield Church Hall, Marsh Lane, Great Canfield, CM6 1JX | 390 |
| Great Hallingbury Village Hall, Church Road, Great Hallingbury, CM22 7TY | 643 |
| Hatfield Broad Oak Village Hall, Cage End, Hatfield Broad Oak, CM22 7HT | 875 |
| St. John the Evangelist Church, Bush End, CM22 6NF | 106 |
| Little Hallingbury Village Hall, Lower Road, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7RD | 1226 |
| Arkesden Village Hall, Wenden Road, Arkesden, CB11 4HB | 301 |
| Clavering Village Hall, Hill Green, Clavering, CB11 4QS | 1070 |
| Langley Community Centre, Langley Upper Green, Saffron Walden, CB11 4RU | 308 |
| St. Margaret`s Church, Wicken Bonhunt, Saffron Walden, CB11 3UG | 186 |
| Debden Memorial Hall, Mill Road, Debden, CB11 3LB | 665 |
| The Community Hall at Carver Barracks, Off Elder Street, Wimbish, CB10 2YB | 559 |
| Wimbish Village Hall, Tye Green, Wimbish, CB10 2XE | 484 |
| Elsenham Memorial Hall, Leigh Drive, Elsenham, CM22 6BY | 1319 |
| Elsenham Memorial Hall, Leigh Drive, Elsenham, CM22 6BY | 1298 |
| Henham Village Hall, High Street, Henham, CM22 6AS | 1068 |
| Crix Green Mission Hall, Crix Green, Felsted, CM6 3JT | 386 |
| Felsted Memorial Hall, Braintree Road, Felsted, CM6 3DS | 1971 |
| Stebbing Village Hall, Mill Lane, Stebbing, CM6 3SL | 1171 |
| Flitch Green Community Hall, Tanton Road, Flitch Green, CM6 3GG | 1603 |
| Community Meeting Room, Off Brook Street, Little Dunmow, CM6 3HU | 336 |
| The Dourdan Pavilion, Off the Causeway, Great Dunmow, CM6 2AA | 1967 |
| Great Dunmow Primary School, Walnut Walk, Woodlands Park Drive, CM6 1ZR | 1939 |
| Barnston Village Hall, Chelmsford Road, Barnston, CM6 1LR | 718 |
| United Reformed Church Building, New Street, Great Dunmow, CM6 1BH | 1125 |
| United Reformed Church Building, New Street, Great Dunmow, CM6 1BH | 1085 |
| E T Foakes Memorial Hall, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DA | 1052 |
| E T Foakes Memorial Hall, Stortford Road, Great Dunmow, CM6 1DA | 1038 |
| Hatfield Heath Village Hall, The Heath, Hatfield Heath, CM22 7ER | 1516 |
| White Roding Social & Sports Club, Marks Hall Lane, White Roding, CM6 1RS | 275 |
| Aythorpe Roding Village Hall, Aythorpe Roding, Dunmow, CM6 1PS | 227 |
| High Easter Village Hall, The Street, High Easter, CM1 4QR | 596 |
| High Roding W.I. Hall, The Street, High Roding, CM6 1NW | 433 |
| Leaden Roding Village Hall, Stortford Road, Leaden Roding, CM6 1QX | 536 |
| The Reid Rooms, Marks Hall Lane, Margaret Roding, CM6 1QT | 171 |
| Chrishall Village Hall, Crawley End, Chrishall, SG8 8QJ | 453 |
| Duddenhoe End Village Hall, Duddenhoe End, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UU | 225 |
| Elmdon Village Hall, Cross Hill, Elmdon, CB11 4NE | 291 |
| Chesterfords Community Centre, Newmarket Road, Great Chesterford, CB10 1NS | 1327 |
| St. Peter`s Church Vestry, Littlebury Green, Saffron Walden, CB11 4XB | 216 |
| Littlebury Village Hall, Walden Road, Littlebury, CB11 4TA | 486 |
| Little Chesterford Village Hall, High Street, Little Chesterford, CB10 1TT | 173 |
| Wendens Ambo Village Hall, Royston Road, Wendens Ambo, CB11 4JX | 366 |
| Newport Village Hall, Station Road, Newport, CB11 3PL | 1163 |
| Newport Village Hall, Station Road, Newport, CB11 3PL | 1097 |
| Quendon & Rickling Village Hall, Cambridge Road, Quendon, CB11 3XQ | 568 |
| Widdington Village Hall, High Street, Widdington, CB11 3SG | 398 |
| Saffron Walden Town Hall, Ground Floor, Market Street, CB10 1HE | 1233 |
| Council Offices, Staff Room, Ground Floor, London Road, CB11 4ER | 2287 |
| Mobile Unit - Homebase Car Park, Elizabeth Way, Saffron Walden, CB10 2BL | 1611 |
| Saffron Walden Community Church, Castle Street, Saffron Walden, CB10 1BD | 1959 |
| R A Butler Infant and Junior School, The Hall, South Road, CB11 3DG | 1638 |
| R A Butler Infant and Junior School, The Hall, South Road, CB11 3DG | 1582 |
| Katherine Semar School, School Hall, Ross Close, CB11 4DU | 1166 |
| Katherine Semar School, School Hall, Ross Close, CB11 4DU | 1162 |
| St. John`s Church Hall, St. Johns Road, Stansted, CM24 8JP | 1757 |
| The Mountfitchet Exchange, Crafton Green, 72 Chapel Hill, CM24 8AQ | 1867 |
| St. Mary`s Church Hall, Birchanger Lane, Birchanger, CM23 5QJ | 683 |
| St. Mary`s CoE Foundation Primary School, School Hall, Hampton Road, CM24 8FE | 1420 |
| St. Mary`s CoE Foundation Primary School, School Hall, Hampton Road, CM24 8FE | 1235 |
| Berden Village Hall, Berden, Bishop`s Stortford, CM23 1AE | 386 |
| Farnham Village Hall, Rectory Lane, Farnham, CM23 1HU | 317 |
| Manuden Village Community Centre, David Collins Drive, Manuden, CM23 1EH | 540 |
| The Patricia Lawrence Room, Ugley Village Hall, Cambridge Road, CM22 6HR | 385 |
| Broxted Village Hall, Browns End Road, Broxted, CM6 2BE | 458 |
| Little Canfield Village Hall, Stortford Road, Little Canfield, CM6 1ST | 908 |
| Marquee at The Three Horseshoes, Mole Hill Green, CM22 6PQ | 137 |
| Priors Green Community Hall, Bennet Canfield, Little Canfield, CM6 1YE | 1404 |
| The Old School Community Centre, Brewers End, CM22 6SB | 1135 |
| The Old School Community Centre, Brewers End, CM22 6SB | 1018 |
| Function Room at The Three Horseshoes, Duton Hill, CM6 2DX | 301 |
| Great Easton Village Hall, Rebecca Meade, Great Easton, CM6 2HE | 541 |
| Lindsell Village Hall, Lindsell, Dunmow, CM6 3QN | 215 |
| Little Easton Memorial Hall, Manor Road, Little Easton, CM6 2JR | 334 |
| Bolford Street Hall, Bolford Street, Thaxted, CM6 2PY | 1400 |
| Bolford Street Hall, Bolford Street, Thaxted, CM6 2PY | 1170 |
| St. Michael`s Church, Great Sampford, CB10 2RS | 687 |
| Hempstead Village Hall, High Street, Hempstead, CB10 2PD | 332 |
| Little Bardfield Cricket Club Pavilion, Little Bardfield, Braintree, CM7 4TT | 205 |
| Radwinter Parish Hall, Water Lane, Radwinter, CB10 2TX | 540 |
Support for voters with disabilities
The Electoral Commission has issued 2 guides to support voters:
Voter ID: easy read guide for people with learning disabilities (PDF, 1 MB). This guide tells you everything you need to know about photo ID for the local elections.
Pre-election period
We have put together some guidance on conducting council business, publicity and events during the pre-election period for the polls being held in May 2023. The pre-election period for these local elections will start from Wednesday 22 March 2023.
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