European Parliamentary Elections

• take place every five years
• the next election is due June 4 2009.

Parliamentary election

• terms last a maximum of five years
• the next election will have to be called before May 2010.

Full council elections

• are held every four years
• the next election will take place in May 2010
• the last full council elections took place in May 2006. 

If you are interested in becoming a candidate for a Council election download this guide.

For more information about democracy and elections see:

• Electoral Commission website to increase public confidence in the democratic process within UK and encourage people to take part - by modernising the electoral procedure.
• Political Party Registration Details of how to register a political party with the Electoral Commission.