Electoral Ward No. 19 (Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig) - Notice of By-Election

NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

ELECTORAL WARD NO. 19 (MOTHERWELL SOUTH EAST AND RAVENSCRAIG) ELECTION OF COUNCILLOR - THURSDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2023

(1)   One Councillor is to be elected to Electoral Ward No. 19 (Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig) of North Lanarkshire Council.

(2)   Nomination papers can be obtained from the office of the Returning Officer, Election Office, Civic Centre, Windmillhill Street, Motherwell ML1 1AB and on the Council’s website at www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk This office is open for the issue and delivery of nomination papers on weekdays from Friday, 29 September 2023 between the hours of 8:45 am and 4.00 pm (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). Completed nomination forms must be delivered to the Returning Officer at the Election Office at the above address no later than 4.00 pm on Monday, 16 October 2023.

(3)   If the election is contested, voting will take place between the hours of 7.00 am and 10.00 pm on Thursday, 16 November 2023.

(4)   Applications to register to vote must reach the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, as undernoted, by 12 midnight on Tuesday, 31 October 2023. Applications can be made online at: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Postal or Proxy Voting

(1)   If unable to or if their preference is not to attend the polling station, any elector may apply for a postal or proxy vote.

(2)   Applications for new postal votes or amendments or cancellations of existing postal or postal proxy votes must reach the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, as undernoted, by 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 1 November 2023.

(3)    Applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy), except for emergencies, must reach the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, as undernoted, by 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 8 November 2023.

(4)    Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election, on the grounds of a medical emergency or for work/service reasons or being detained in a hospital under the civil sections of the Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003 or for Scottish prisoners serving a sentence of 12 months or less, must reach the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, as undernoted, by 5.00 pm on Thursday, 16 November 2023. To apply for an emergency proxy the person must have become aware of the reason only after 5.00 pm on Wednesday, 8 November 2023.

(5)  For advice on postal or proxy voting, please contact the office of the Electoral Registration Officer, as undernoted.

CONTACT DETAILS FOR THE ELECTORAL REGISTRATION OFFICER ARE AS FOLLOWS:-

Electoral Registration Officer, David Dale House, Blantyre G72 0AA

Helpline: 0800 030 4333

Email: ero@lanarkshire-vjb.gov.uk

Website: www.lanarkshire-vjb.gov.uk

For further information about the election please contact the Election Office on 01698 302058/302026 or ElectionOffice@northlan.gov.uk

Des Murray, Returning Officer Thursday, 28 September 2023