County council elections

County council elections are held every four years. A single councillor is elected to represent each division, ensuring that the council is accountable to local people.

The Conservative Party is currently in control of Nottinghamshire County Council with a majority of three seats, after the County Council elections held on Thursday 4 June 2009.

The composition of the County Council is:

  • Conservative Party 35 seats
  • Labour Party 13 seats
  • Liberal Democrats 9 seats
  • Mansfield Independent Forum 6 seats
  • Selston Area Independents – Putting People First 1 seat
  • Independent 2 seats
  • UK Independence Party 1 seat.

You can view detailed election results for the June 2009 election.

Make sure you can vote

To be able to vote, you must be on the current electoral register. District councils compile registers annually by sending out forms to each household. The registers are then updated every month. You can inspect the register at a variety of places such as council offices and libraries.

If you are not registered, then you need to contact the Electoral Registration Officer at the main district council office which serves the area where you live.

If you don't want to vote at a polling station, you can vote by post. To arrange a postal vote, you must contact your local district council.

Contact

Contact for further information:

David Ellis, Service Manager, Member Support
tel: 0115 977 2899
e-mail: david.ellis@nottscc.gov.uk

Links

Guidance for parties, candidates and agents is available from the Electoral Commission:
www.electoralcommission.gov.uk

Resources for teachers, youth workers, and others interested in promoting the democratic process and engagement can be found at:
www.dopolitics.org.uk

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