Elections 2021

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS – Thursday, 6th May 2021

Local councillors represent the interests of their communities and the well-being of the residents in their town or parish, safeguarding local services and assets which are important to them.

Every four years all the members of the Parish Council formally stand down, they may stand again for re-election if they so choose. Election time is your opportunity to get involved, become a councillor and contribute towards community well-being and provision of local services.

If you are 18 or over, a citizen of the United Kingdom, a qualifying member of the Commonwealth or the European Union, you are an elector in, work in, live in or live within three miles of the parish of Loppington you are eligible to stand for election to your Parish Council.

(subject to any ‘disqualification’ criteria)

Is it safe to attend a polling station on 6th May?
FAQs for voters & How to vote on 6th May 

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Apply for a postal vote by 5:00 pm on 20th April 2021
Apply for a proxy vote by 5:00 pm on 27th April 2021
For more details click here and follow the links to download the application forms

Town and Parish Council Elections

Notice of Uncontested Election

Any questions? – Contact the Clerk

In the event that insufficient candidates are validly nominated and duly elected to fill all vacancies, Loppington Parish Council will exercise its powers of co-option under s21 Representation of the People Act 1985

Guidance for Parish Council candidates

Who is Eligible and What Do They Do?

More information and other forms

2021 – 2025
List of current casual vacancies

Unitary Council Elections – Shropshire Council

You will find more information regarding unitary elections here

please contact Shropshire Council elections team, e-mail at elections@shropshire.gov.uk or by phone on 0345 678 9015

Notice of Election 
Loppington Parish is in The Meres Division

Statement of Persons Nominated

Notice of Poll

Guidance for Unitary Candidates

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections

Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll

Notice of Elections Agents

You will find more information regarding PCC elections here