‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

‘Five Council’ Proposal Public Consultation

Have your say on the future of councils in Essex.  Councils across Greater Essex are seeking public input on plans to replace the current Local Authority structure with fewer, larger unitary councils. 

Have your say in the consultation here

Election of a Borough Councillor - 29 May 2025

Boundaries

The election of a borough councillor taking place on 29 May 2025 includes electors living in polling districts AK2, AS1, AU1, AU2, AV1, AV2 & AV3 (0 electors in AV3). You can find a list of streets included in these districts below.

Street List for Canvey Island Winter Gardens Borough Ward

 

Key Dates for electors

Delivery of poll cards Wednesday 23 April to Monday 5 May

First issue of postal votes

(those who applied for a postal vote before 2 May 2025)
Thursday 8 May
Deadline for receiving applications for registration Monday 12 May
Deadline for new postal vote applications 5pm Tuesday 13 May

Second issue of postal votes

(those who applied for a postal vote between 2 May – 13th May 2025)
Monday 19 May
Deadline for receiving new proxy vote applications 5:00pm Tuesday 20 May
Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications 5:00pm Tuesday 20 May
First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers Thursday 22 May
Day of Poll

7:00am to 10:00pm

Thursday 29 May
Last Day to Issue Replacement, Spoilt, Lost Postal Ballot Papers 5:00pm Thursday 29 May
Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications 5:00pm Thursday 29 May

 

Register to vote online at Register to Vote | CastlePoint

Apply for a postal or proxy vote at Voting by Post or Proxy | CastlePoint

Find information and acceptable forms of voter ID at Voter ID | CastlePoint

Apply for a voter authority certificate at Apply for Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) | CastlePoint

 

Key Dates for candidates and agents

Delivery of nomination papers and informal checking From 22 April  
Candidate & Agent Briefing Please contact elections team
Deadline for receipt of nominations 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April
Deadline for withdrawal of nomination 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April
Deadline for notification of appointment of Election Agents 4:00pm Wednesday 30 April
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated 4:00pm Thursday 1 May
Publication of Notice of Election Agents Thursday 1 May
Publication of notice of poll Not later than Tuesday 20 May
Deadline for appointment of Poll and Count Agents Not later than 5:00pm Wednesday 21  May
Day of Poll

7:00am to 10:00pm

Thursday 29 May
Verification and Count From 10:00pm Thursday 29 May

Return of Election Expenses Borough Council Candidates

(35 calendar days)
Thursday 3 July