Notice of Election

A By-Election is to be held for the return of a Councillor for the Na Hearadh agus Ceann a Deas Nan Loch Ward of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar.

Nomination forms can be obtained from the Election Office, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Sandwick Road, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2BW on weekdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm, telephone 01851 822613 and from the Comhairle Website at Election Office Webpage.

Completed nomination forms must be delivered to the Election Office at the above address by 4.00pm on Monday 7 September 2020. We can informally check your nomination papers prior to submission via email. However, when formally lodging your nomination papers please telephone the Election Office on 01851 822613 or email elections@cne-siar.gov.uk to arrange a suitable appointment.

If more than one valid nomination is received, an election will be held and voting will take place between 7.00am and 10.00pm on Thursday 8 October 2020.

Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis by Tuesday 22 September 2020.

POSTAL OR PROXY VOTING

  1. Any elector may apply for a postal or proxy vote at this election.
  2. Applications for, or for amendments to, or cancellations of postal votes must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis by 5.00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020.
  3. Applications to amend or cancel existing proxy arrangements must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis by 5.00pm on Wednesday 23 September 2020.
  4. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis by 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 September 2020.
  5. Applications to vote by emergency proxy at this election on grounds of physical incapacity or work/service reasons, where that physical incapacity or work/service reason occurred after 5.00pm on Wednesday 30 September 2020, must reach the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis by 5.00pm on Thursday 8 October 2020.
  6. For advice on postal or proxy voting, contact the Electoral Registration Officer, 42 Point Street, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, telephone 01851 706262 or email ero@highland.gov.uk