Over 200 candidates will be seeking to become members of the City of York Council at the elections which are due to be held on Thursday May 7th
A full list of candidates can be downloaded by clicking here.
Details of all Liberal Democrat candidates can be accessed by clicking here
Four parties are contesting every seat (LibDem, Lab, Tory and Green). There is also a smattering of UKIP, Independent and trades unionist candidates
In the Westfield ward, only the Liberal Democrats are putting forward a team of candidates (Sue Hunter, Sheena Jackson and Andrew Waller) who all live in the ward. UKIP, who came third in the by election held last October, are not fielding a candidate although a “Trades Union Socialist” will join the 12 contenders from the major parties on the ballot paper.
The contest is expected to develop into a straight choice between “Team Westfield” and Labour.
You can now register to vote using an online portal at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote which is quicker and easier than completing a form. You must submit an application to register to vote by 20 April 2015 to be able to vote in the elections held on Thursday 7 May 2015
Those wishing to vote by post have until 5pm on Tuesday 21st April to register a request. You can download an application form by clicking here