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Introduction

The staff who carry out the canvass to produce the East Hertfordshire Register of Electors, are also responsible for the organisation and conduct of all elections held within the District.

Local Councillors are elected for the whole of the District and County once every four years, while parliamentary and European election dates are announced by the Government. District, Town or Parish Council by-elections are held on request by electors when a casual vacancy occurs.

We publicise details and voting arrangements for elections by posting notices throughout the District (normally on district, town and parish notice boards). Details of candidates and election results are given in the same way. For district wide or national elections, we also place notices in several local newspapers.

We send a poll card to every qualified elector at least 7 working days before an election takes place, giving the date of poll and address and opening times of the relevant polling station – if you are on the register but don't receive a poll card you will still be entitled to vote and should contact our office for details of which polling station to attend.

If you are unable to get to your polling station to vote you can apply for a postal vote or proxy vote in advance of any election.

Select the links below to find out more about:

• Parliamentary General Election - 6 May 2010
  A general election has been called for 6th May 2010
• General Election 2010 - Timetable
  Timetable for the General Election being held on Thursday, 6 May 2010
• General Election 2010 - List of Polling Stations
  Please find below a list of Polling Stations for the Hertford & Stortford Constituency. You will need to refer to your polling card to determine which polling station to attend to vote.
• Postal Voting
  Last day for new applications to vote by post or changes to existing postal vote details [eg. cancellation, redirection etc.] for the General Election 2010 is Tuesday 20 April 2010 (not later than 5pm)
• Proxy Voting
  Last day for new applications to vote by proxy or to change existing proxy vote details for the General Election 2010 is Tuesday 27 April 2010 (not later than 5pm)
• Register of Electors
  We publish 2 versions of the Electoral Register the 'Full Register' and the 'Edited Register'
• Registering to Vote
  The Electoral Registration Service produces and maintains the register of people in the District who are entitled to vote in all local and parliamentary elections.
• Forms and Leaflets
  A comprehensive list of all election forms and leaflets that are available online.
• Electoral Boundaries
  Every 8 - 12 years the Boundary Commission review the boundaries within the district to ensure that people are represented effectively and fairly.
• Past Election Results
  This section gives the results of previous elections in this area.

Further questions about Elections

e: electors@eastherts.gov.uk

t: 01279 655261