2023 local elections – key dates
On Thursday 4 May 2023 local elections will be held to elect councillors to Southend-on-Sea City Council.
The key dates and deadlines are listed below.
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Nominations close deadline | 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023 |
| Register to vote deadline | Monday 17 April 2023 |
| Postal vote application deadline | 5pm Tuesday 18 April 2023 |
| Proxy vote application deadline | 5pm Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
| Voter Authority Certificate application deadline | 5pm Tuesday 25 April 2023 |
| Election day | 7am to 10pm Thursday 4 May 2023 |
The Electoral Commission have produced a timetable with all the relevant deadlines for the May elections. This can be downloaded from their website.