DEADLINES are looming for any Droitwich residents who want to stand for election at the upcoming Wychavon District Council elections, while there are only a few more weeks left for people who want to register their vote by proxy, or by post in either the general or local elections, both of which are taking place on Thursday, May 7.

Anyone wanting to stand as either a district or a parish councillor, will need to submit a nomination form by 4pm on Thursday, April 9 in time for the publication of the official list of candidates on Wychavon’s website at 4pm on Friday, April 10.

Anyone wanting to cast a postal vote needs to register their vote by 5pm on Tuesday, April 21, while voters wanting to nominate another person to cast their vote for them, possibly because they are currently living overseas or in the Armed Forces, need to let the council know by 5pm on Tuesday, April 28 using the proper paperwork.

Elaine Dicks, electoral services manager at Wychavon District Council, said: “Postal and proxy voting are convenient ways of making sure your voice is heard even if you are unable to get to a polling station but the deadline for applications is fast approaching so anyone thinking of voting in this way should act without delay.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who is interested in standing for election as a councillor, whether it’s as a district, town or parish councillor. Filling in nomination forms is the first step towards becoming a councillor and representing your local area for the next four years, and we would urge anyone interested to give us a call if they have any questions.”

Nomination forms for anyone wishing to stand as a councillor, and application forms for voting by post or by proxy, are all available to download from the Wychavon District Council website at wychavon.gov.uk/elections, or alternatively people can call the elections team on 01386 565437 for more information.