Horsham District Council by-election

A BY-ELECTION will take place at Horsham District Council following the shock resignation of former leader Robert Nye in December.

It will be held on Thursday February 16 2012 for the vacant seat on of Itchingfield, Slinfold and Warnham.

A spokesperson for Horsham District Council said: “Nomination papers for candidates must be delivered to Horsham District Council, Park North, North Street, Horsham, RH12 1RL by noon at the latest on January 20 2012.

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“A statement confirming the nominated candidates’ names will be released after noon on Tuesday January 24 2012.

“Applications to be added to the Register of Electors must reach the Electoral Registration Officer *(same address as above) by Wednesday February 8 2012 to be effective for this election.

“Applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes, and proxy amendments or cancellations, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer* by 5pm on Wednesday February 1 2012.

“Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer* by 5pm on Wednesday February 8 2012.

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“Applications to vote by proxy at this election applied for on grounds of physical incapacity, where that physical incapacity occurred after 5pm on Wednesday February 8 2012, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer* by 5pm on polling day.

“The by-election polling hours will run from 7am and 10pm on Thursday February 2012 16 and there will be three polling stations – Barns Green Village Hall in Itchingfield, Slinfold Village Hall in Slinfold and the station in Warnham is yet to be confirmed (watch www.horsham.gov.uk for details).

“The by-election results will be declared by midnight on polling day and a copy of the results will be posted on the count venue door, which will be Park Barn in Horsham opposite Horsham District Council offices, and online at www.horsham.gov.uk.”

For more information on the by-election or electoral registration contact Horsham District Council on 01403 215126 or email [email protected]