Congleton residents flocked to polling stations across the town to vote for who they want to represent them on Cheshire East Council and Congleton Town Council for the next four years. Thank you to everyone who turned out to vote. It was great news for Congleton that 47 people put themselves forward for the role of councillor, for the 22 seats up for grabs. It was fantastic to see so much drive and energy from all the nominees amidst their campaigning. The town council would like to welcome 12 new councillors and 10 re-elected councillors. The parties are represented by 11 Conservative, 5 Independent, 2 Labour, 2 Liberal Democrat and 2 Women’s Equality Party. Congratulations to the 6 local candidates elected as Cheshire East Councillors.
North Ward
Dawn Allen C
Russell Chadwick C
Emma Hall C
Amanda Martin C
Central
Mark Edwardson I
Heather Seddon L
Liz Wardlaw C
Richard Walton L
West
Suzie Akers Smith I
Robert Brittain C
Robert Douglas LD
Suzy Firkin LD
South East
Dave Brown C
Arabella Holland C
Sally Holland C
Heather Pearce I
Kay Wesley WEP
North East
Charles Booth C
Susie Mead WEP
Rob Moreton I
Shaun Radcliffe I
Glen Williams C
Cheshire East Councillors
Cheshire East Ward:
Dave Brown C
Sally Holland C
Rob Moreton I
Cheshire West Ward:
George Hayes C
Emma Hall C
Heather Seddon L
*Archive Election Information*
On Thursday 4 May people living in Congleton, who are registered to vote, will be asked to choose who they would like to represent them on Cheshire East Council and Congleton Town Council from May 2023 – 2027. You will get a chance to vote at the polling station. Or you can apply for a postal vote, or a proxy vote where you nominate someone to vote on your behalf. All the seats are contested, meaning there are more people who would like to represent you than places available. There are 47 people who want to be town councillors, and 22 places. There are 21 candidates standing to be a Cheshire East Councillor for the six roles available. You can see full details of who is asking for your vote using the links below. The links take you to the information held on Cheshire East Council’s website. Cheshire East Council is responsible for managing the elections.
Congleton North Ward (roughly Lower Heath) – 4 seats
Congleton Central Ward (roughly Town Centre and Newcastle Road) – 4 seats
Congleton West Ward (roughly West Heath) – 4 seats
Congleton North East (roughly Bromley Farm, Buglawton and Timbersbrook) – 5 seats
Congleton South East (roughly Mossley) – 5 seats
11 people wish to represent you as your Congleton East Ward Councillor on Cheshire East Council (3 posts)
10 people wish to represent you as your Congleton West Ward Councillor on Cheshire East Council (3 posts)
Key Dates for Voters
16 January – site went live for Voter Authority Certificates for those without photo id – you can see more on the government website for voter authority certificates if not able to go on-line then the staff at Congleton library can help you apply, including taking the photo.
27 March – Poll Cards will start to be delivered (voting cards)
17 April (midnight) – last chance for the public to register to vote. Can do so online at the .gov website
18 April (5pm) deadline for requests for new postal votes applications
18 April – expected date when postal votes will start to be dispatched
22 April – expected date to start opening postal votes (candidate or appointed agent may attend). It will not be possible to see how people have voted as all ballot papers will be kept face down.
25 April (5pm ) deadline for new Proxy applications
26 April (5pm) deadline for appointment of polling and counting agents
4 May (7am – 10pm) 292 Polling Stations Open (if all elections contested)
4 May – 10pm – verification of all polls will commence and be completed
5 May – 2pm – start the Borough Council count
7 May – 10am – start the town and parish counts.
12 June (tbc) – latest date for candidate expenses returns – including NIL returns if no money spent.
Full details of qualifications and disqualifications for being a councillor can be see at the Electoral Commission website section on standing in a parish council
Once elected, the 22 councillors will be expected to work together on policy and direction, attend regular council meetings and make decisions on services and budgets. Councillors can expect to be contacted by residents about local issues, and they may be appointed to outside groups.
Town councillors are not paid.
Potential Councillors can find out more about the role of a Councillor from the ask your Council website where there a downloadable copy of the Good Councillor 2016 guide.
Get ready to vote on 4 May 2023
Cheshire East Council maintains the electoral database. If you are new to the area or not registered you can register on line at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. If you need a postal or proxy vote you can use the .gov website or email electoral.information@cheshireeast.gov.uk. This year the government has ruled that everyone voting at the polling station must show original official photo ID, such as passport, driving licence, proof of age, blue badge scheme. If you do not have valid photo ID you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. For full details see: www.electoralcommission.org.uk
