European Elections – North West candidates confirmed
The full list of candidates for the forthcoming European Parliamentary Elections has now been published.
Eleven political parties will contest the elections on Thursday, May 22 to choose the North West of England’s eight Members of the European Parliament (MEPs).
The full list can be viewed at www.northwestvotes.gov.uk
Electors in the Oldham area will also be choosing 21 councillors in local elections* at the same time.
Voters go to the polls on Thursday, May 22 for both elections.
Oldham Council’s local election results will be counted on Friday, May 23 and the North West European Parliamentary Elections count will take place on Sunday, May 25, as polls close across Europe.
People will not be able to vote in either election unless they have ensured they are on the electoral register by Tuesday, May 6.
For further information – including how to apply for a postal or proxy vote – visit the Oldham Council website at: www.oldham.gov.uk/elections or call the Elections Line on 0161 770 4718.
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