Elections 2011 - Mid Holderness Ward

THERE ARE SEVEN CANDIDATES standing in the neighbouring Mid Holderness Ward (which includes Burstwick, Burton Pidsea, Withernwick and Aldborough).

3 Conservative, 3 Labour and 1 Liberal Democrat are contesting three seats:

• Jan Davis - Labour
• Judy Dickinson - Labour
• Mathew Grove - Conservative
• John Leeman - Liberal Democrat
• Brian Skow - Conservative
• Peter Turner - Conservative
• Trevor Whatmore - Labour

It is not possible to vote without being on the electoral register and the deadline for registering in time for the May elections is TODAY Thursday, 14th April, which is also the last day for requesting a new postal or proxy vote.

For further information on the Local Elections see the East Riding Council - Local Elections web pages.

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Elections 2011 - South East Holderness candidates

COUNCIL ELECTIONS 2011 are also being held in neighbouring Wards. South East Holderness Ward, which includes Keyingham, Withernsea and down to Spurn, has 12 candidates standing for 3 seats.

One of the candidates is Charles "Chuck" Hunter who was one of the sitting Conservative councillors but was not placed on an approved shortlist of candidates and is standing as an Independent.

Following action by an internal Conservative party Selection Committee in November last year, 10 Councillors - including the Leader of the Council - were initially not approved as candidates for these elections, but following appeals 7 were accepted. However, Chuck Hunter had his appeal rejected.

Also standing for election in the Ward is Holderness RAID campaigner and former BNP general election candidate Neil Whitelam. Now not affiliated to any party, Neil Whitelam is standing as an Independent.

The full list of candidates in the South East Holderness Ward are:

• Dave Beech - Labour
• Patricia Beech - Labour
• Brian Cloke - Liberal Democrats
• Jackie Cracknell - Conservative
• Tom Fisher - Independent
• Arthur Hodgson - Conservative
• Chuck Hunter - Independent
• Jed Lee - Labour
• Patrick Spicer - No description
• Richard Stead - Conservative
• Neil Whitelam - Independent
• John Windass - Independent

It is not possible to vote without being on the electoral register and the deadline for registering in time for the May elections is TOMORROW Thursday, 14th April. The last day for requesting a new postal or proxy vote is also Thursday, 14th April (by 5pm).

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Hedon Town Council Elections are being contested!

HEDON TOWN COUNCILLORS were elected unopposed in 2007. But the 2011 Election will see a contest ensue as 14 candidates compete for the 12 seats available.

The candidates list published today consists of the following local residents:

Allen Marshall
Frank Harold Norman
Diane Storr
Ann Suggit
David Thompson
Gordon Thurston
Neil Black
Mike Bryan
John Dennis
Brenda Goldspimk
Thomas Henry Goldspink
Sarah Jordan
John Ledger
Jim Lindop

The poll takes place on Thursday 5th May 2011.

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Candidates: South West Holderness - East Riding Elections 2011

THE STATEMENT OF NOMINATIONS with details of all the candidates standing in the East Riding of Yorkshire Council local elections on Thursday 5th May 2011 has now been published.

There are 10 candidates standing, in alphabetical order, they are:

• Mike Bryan, of Hedon - Conservative 
• John Dennis, of Hedon - Conservative 
• Adam Lonsdale, of Hedon - Independent 
• Janet Selkirk, of Ryehill - Liberal Democrats 
• Steve Sloan, of Preston - Liberal Democrats 
• Brian Stockdale, of Hedon - Labour 
• Ann Suggit, of Hedon - No description submitted 
• Neil Watts, of Sproatley - Labour 
• Carol Williams, of Preston - Labour 
• Ken Wilson, of Ryehill - Liberal Democrats

You can follow Election News for South West Holderness Ward at Ward Election News.

It is not possible to vote without being on the electoral register and the deadline for registering in time for the May elections (including the town/parish council elections and the national referendum on the AV voting system which are also on 5 May) is Thursday, 14th April.

The last day for requesting a new postal or proxy vote is also Thursday, 14th April (by 5pm).

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Considering standing for election in May 2011? Everything you need to know...

THE EAST RIDING COUNCIL has arranged briefings to assist people considering standing as a candidate and candidates' agents in the 2011 local elections.

The briefings will provide background about the rules governing the elections and other practical issues that candidates will need to know. 

The briefings will take place as follows:- 

• County Hall, Beverley – 6pm, Wednesday, 16 February 2011 
• Goole Leisure Centre – 6pm, Monday, 21 February 2011 
• Cottingham Civic Hall – 6pm, Friday, 25 February 2011 
• Driffield Secondary School (West Hall) – 6pm, Tuesday, 15 February 2011 

Anyone considering standing as a candidate is asked to contact Electoral Services to register their attendance on 01482 393310 or by emailing electoral.services@eastriding.gov.uk

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