Elections

Elections are a democratic process where citizens aged 18 and over, elect political candidates to represent them, and their interests, locally, nationally and internationally.

Every day, vital decisions affecting all our lives are taken by local councillors, Members of Parliament, the National Assembly for Wales and the European Parliament.

Their decisions cover many issues including education and employment, health, business, housing, the environment, leisure and social services.

Make sure you have your say - use your right to vote. If you don't, you will lose your chance to influence the way things are run in the country, or your part of it. Anyone who is registered in the Register of Electors is able to vote. All votes are equal - your vote is as important as anyone's.

This section explains the different types of elections that are held (and when), and gives information on the results of the most recent.

Phone: (01492) 576052 or (01492) 576051

E-mail: electoral@conwy.gov.uk

Address:
Electoral Services
Conwy County Borough Council
Bodlondeb
Conwy
LL32 8DU

Map sites: Multimap - Streetmap - Google

Office hours:
8.45am - 5.15pm Mondays to Thursdays
8.45am - 4.45pm Fridays

General Election 2010

This section provides information about the Parliamentary Election.

The Register of Electors

The Electoral Services Department is responsible for producing the Annual Register of Electors, sometimes called the Voters' Roll, of all residents who are eligible to vote.

County Council By-Elections

County Council By-elections are held in the event of a vacancy arising on the Council in- between the elections.

European Elections

For European elections, the whole of the UK is split into 12 regional areas.

Parliamentary Elections

Parliamentary Elections are also called General Elections in which you are able to vote for your local Member of Parliament (MP).

Your MP's split their time between work at the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London and local work in your area. In Conwy there are 3 represented constituencies:

Postal and Proxy Votes

If you are unable to vote in person at any election you may apply to vote by post or proxy.

The Returning Officer

The Returning Officer is the person who has the overall responsibility for the conduct of elections. The Returning Officer is an officer of the Council who is appointed under the Representation of the People Act 1983, although appointed by the council the role of the Returning Officer is one of a personal nature and distinct and separate from their duties as an employee of the council.

Town / Community Council Elections

Town and Community Councils manage the upkeep of some local parks, benches and street lighting and organises the cutting of grass and verges in the local community boundaries.

Welsh Assembly Elections

The National Assembly for Wales represents all of the people in Wales.

The Elections are held in 40 Assembly constituencies and 5 Assembly regions across Wales.This results in the election of 60 Assembly Members overall.

Site last updated: 07/09/2010