The last local elections for councillors in Gateshead took place on Thursday 1 May 2008. You can view the results for this election in our results pages|
There are around 149,000 registered electors who are eligible to vote at this year's elections. So far over 39,000 electors have opted to vote by post.
Anyone on the register can have a postal vote if they wish, so If you don't want to be one of the 110,000 people who need to attend a polling station to be able to vote ask for a postal vote now.
If you would like a postal vote contact Electoral Services on 0191 433 2151, 0191 433 2164 or 0191 433 2166 or e-mail electoralregistration@gateshead.gov.uk|
For those electors who prefer the traditional approach of placing their vote in the ballot box they will be able to do so.
Whickham South and Sunniside By-Election 31st July 2008
Due to the sad death of Councillor Alan Ord a by-election will be held in Whickham South and Sunniside Ward on the 31st July 2008.
Nominations for the Whickham South and Sunniside by-election closed at noon on the 4th of July, three candidates are standing.
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Elaine Dobson - LABOUR,
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John McClurey - LIBERAL DEMOCRAT
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John Robertson - CONSERVATIVE
Polling stations will open at 7.00am and close at 10.00pm
Key dates
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7 July
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All registered voters will receive a poll card giving details of where their polling station is.
All registered postal voters will receive a postal poll card confirming their postal vote and when to expect their postal vote pack to be delivered.
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16 July
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Deadline for applications to be added to the register for this year's Election.
5.00pm deadline for application to apply for or cancel a postal vote or postal proxy.
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21 July
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Postal voter packs will be sent to all registered postal voters.
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23 July
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Last day to apply for a Proxy Vote or to cancel an existing Proxy Vote.
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28 July
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First day to apply for a replacement for a lost or spoilt postal ballot paper.
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29 July
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Last possible day to post your postal vote back so that it can be counted.
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31 July
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Polling stations open at 7.00 am and close at 10.00pm.
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