Elections 2024
Bury Council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority Mayoral Elections – Thursday 2 May 2024
Information for Candidates and Agents
A briefing has been scheduled to help prepare prospective candidates who wish to stand as a borough councillor at the forthcoming elections on Thursday 2 May 2024. This briefing will inform candidates and their agents on matters that will affect their campaign, it will also be a chance for them to meet and ask questions of the Electoral Services Team.
A candidates and agents briefing will take place on Monday 11 March at 5.30pm in the Council Chamber at Bury Town Hall. To confirm your attendance please email electionservices@bury.gov.uk
You can find more information about standing as a local government election candidate on the Electoral Commissions website.
Nominations will open on Tuesday 22 March 2024 and will close at 4pm on Friday 5 April 2024.
You can find out more information about the Greater Manchester Combined Authority elections by visiting, www.gmelects.org.uk
Information for Electors
Key deadlines for elections taking place on Thursday 2 May 2024:
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Last day for applications to be included on the register of electors in order to vote in the election |
Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
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Last day for requests for a new postal vote or to change or cancel an existing postal vote or proxy appointment |
5:00pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
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Last day to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate. You can apply online here: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate |
5:00pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
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Last day for new applications to vote by proxy (except for emergencies) |
5:00pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
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Last day for new applications to vote by proxy on grounds of medical emergency, reason of employment or due to photographic ID being lost, stolen or damaged. |
5:00pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
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