Issue - meetings

(a)       General Election

The Parliamentary General Election is to be held on Thursday 6th May 2010.  The critical timetable dates are as follows:-

§         Nomination of candidates for the General Election must be received by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 20 April

§         Registration applications must be received by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 20 April

§         Applications for a postal vote or changes to existing arrangements must be received by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 20 April

§         Postal ballot papers will be issued 23 - 30 April

§         Applications to appoint a proxy (someone who can vote on your behalf) must be received by 5.00 p.m. Wednesday 27 April

§         Hours of Poll are 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Thursday 6 May

Registration and Voting Applications available on our Websites

www.bromsgrove.gov.uk    or    www.redditchbc.gov.uk

Helpline: 01527 881 421

Email: elections@bromsgroveandredditch.gov.uk

(b)       Community Governance Review - Lickey End Parish Council

The Electoral Matters Committee meets on 12th April 2010 to approve the Terms of Reference for the Community Governance Review of Lickey End Parish Council to include the form of consultation process, the timetable and consultation leaflet.

(c)        Parish Casual Vacancy Summary

Attached.

Reference was made to the information on the timetable for the forthcoming General Election as set out on the agenda for the meeting.

It was also reported that the District Council's Electoral Matters Committee was to meet shortly to consider the Terms of Reference for the Community Governance Review of Lickey End Parish Council.

Additionally, consideration was given to the Parish Council Vacancy Summary.

RESOLVED that the information be noted.