Local elections
Gateshead has 66 councillors, three representing each of the 22 wards in the borough. At a local election one seat in every ward is contested. Each councillor must stand for re-election after four years' service.
Voter ID statistics for the Gateshead local election Thursday 4 May 2023
Local election candidates 2023
View the candidates for each ward in Gateshead
Election notices
Notice of election agents names and offices
Key event dates 2023
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice of election published | Friday 24 March |
| Poll cards being delivered by canvassers | From Friday 24 March to Sunday 2 April |
| Deadline for applications to be included on the register of electors in order to vote in the election | Monday 17 April |
| Last day for requests to change or cancel an existing postal vote or proxy appointment | Not later than 5pm on Tuesday 18 April |
| Last date for Voter Authority Certificate applications | 5pm Tuesday 25 April |
| First postal ballot packs being delivered by Royal Mail | From Wednesday 19 April |
| Second postal ballot packs being delivered by Royal Mail | From Tuesday 25 April |
| Polling day | 7am to 10pm on Thursday 4 May |
The law has now changed - photographic ID is now required when voting at a polling station.
Lamesley Parish Council
Visit the Lamsley Parish Council website (opens new window) for more information on the Parish.
Contact us
Electoral Services
Gateshead Council
Civic Centre
Regent Street
Gateshead
NE8 1HH
0191 433 7001
electoralregistration@gateshead.gov.uk