Elections 2016
This page lists the forthcoming elections for the Mendip area.
Below are the notices in respect of each election. If you have any queries regarding your right to vote, please contact a member of the Elections Team at elections@mendip.gov.uk or 01749 341236.
Elections held in 2016:
Please see all elections held in 2016.
Shepton Mallet Election - East Ward of the Parish of Shepton Mallet
East Ward - Shepton Mallet 29 November 2016
Notice of Poll - Shepton Mallet East 29.11.2016 [190kb] Notice of Election - Shepton East - 29.11.2016 [181kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Shepton East - 29.11.2016 [56kb] Declaration of Result - Shepton Mallet East 29.11.16 [192kb]
Neighbourhood Plan Referendums
A number of referendums will be held within the Mendip District during 2016 and 2017 on whether to agree Neighbourhood Plans in various towns and villages.
Read more about Neighbourhood Plan Referendums
Latest notice of Election, persons nominated and the results
Godney Election - Parish of Godney
Parish of Godney 22 September 2016 Notice of Poll Godney 22.09.2016 [195kb] Statement of Persons Nominated-Godney Ward [620kb] Declaration of Result - Godney Parish Council [386kb]
Shepton Mallet Election - West Ward of the Parish of Shepton Mallet
West Ward - Shepton Mallet 12 July 2016 Notice of Election - Shepton Mallet West Ward [181kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Shepton Mallet West Ward [339kb]
Results: Declaration of Result - Shepton Mallet West Ward [17kb]
Referendum on the United Kingdom's membership of the European Union
Please see Referendum on the United Kingdom’s membership of the European Union [101kb]
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 23 June.
You will receive a poll card telling you where your polling station location is or check the polling stations situations document:
Notice of Poll and Polling Stations situations Notice of Poll and Polling Stations situations [34kb]
You don't need your poll card to vote and if you lose or don't receive it you can contact your local authority to find out where your polling station is if you are unsure.
Notice of Referendum Agents Notice of Referendum Agents [270kb]
Notice of Poll and Polling Stations situations Notice of Poll and Polling Stations situations [34kb]
The closing date for applications to register is the 9th June by 11:59pm
The closing date for postal vote applications is the 8th June 2016 at 5pm
The closing date for proxy vote applications is the 15th June 2016 at 5pm
For further information please visit: web page.
Police and Crime Commissioner Election
For general information about the election, voting, official notices, date to register to vote at the election etc. please go to - http://www.avonpccelection2016.org.uk
For information about the candidates please go to -
http://www.choosemypcc.org.uk/avon-Somerset
Avon & Somerset PCC - 5 May 2016 Notice of Election - Avon & Somerset PCC [154kb] Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll - Avon & Somerset PCC [100kb] Notice of Election Agents - Avon & Somerset PCC [101kb] Notice of Situation of Polling Stations - Avon & Somerset PCC [95kb]
Local Elections
West Ward - Shepton Mallet 12 July 2016 Notice of Election - Shepton Mallet West Ward [181kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Shepton Mallet West Ward [339kb]
Results: Declaration of Result - Shepton Mallet West Ward [17kb]
St Benedict's Ward - Glastonbury, 5 May 2016 Notice of Election - St Benedicts Ward [300kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Glastonbury St Benedict's [57kb] Notice of Poll - Glastonbury St Benedict's Ward [192kb]
Results: Declaration of Result of Poll - Glastonbury St Benedict's Ward [22kb]
St Mary's Ward - Glastonbury, 11 February 2016 Notice of Election - St Mary's Ward Glastonbury [300kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Glastonbury St Mary's [275kb] Notice of Poll - Glastonbury St Mary's Ward [16kb]
Results: Declaration of Result of Poll - Glastonbury St Mary's [346kb]
Street South Ward - Street, 23 February 2016 Notice of Election Street Parish Council - Street South Ward [181kb] Street South - Statement of Persons Nominated [349kb] Notice of Poll - Street South Ward [339kb]
Results: Declaration of Result - Street South Ward [191kb]
Street North Ward - Street, 10 March 2016 Notice of Election - Street North Ward [177kb] Statement of Persons Nominated - Street North Ward [65kb] Notice of Poll - Street North [28kb]
Results: Declaration of Result - Street North [21kb]