Candidates Announced for Northumberland County and Prudhoe Town Council Elections

Northumberland County Council has today announced the candidates standing in the upcoming County and Town Council elections, set to take place on Thursday 1st May 2025. Following the close of nominations on Wednesday 2nd April, the Returning Officer has confirmed that Prudhoe Town Council will have a contested election in Prudhoe West & Halfway Ward.

PRUDHOE TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATES BY WARD

Castle & Eltringham Ward:

– Wilton Holmes

– Holly Waddell

– Jonathan Wheeler

Castle & Low Prudhoe Ward:

– Gerry Price

– Ignasious Varghese

Mickley Ward:

– Mike Smith

Prudhoe Hall Ward:

– Chris Barrett

– Bryan Futers

– Glenn William Simpson

– Carol Stephenson

Prudhoe West & Halfway Ward:

– Kiran Bell

– Dorothy Email Dickinson

– Tracy Gilmore

– Angie Scott

West Wylam Ward:

– Jane Johnson

– Bradley James Lloyd

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR VOTERS:

The Council reminds all residents of the importance of casting their vote in these elections, which help determine how local services are delivered. To participate, residents must ensure they are registered to vote and aware of key deadlines:

Voter Registration Deadline: Friday, 11th April 2025 (by midnight)

• Postal Vote Application Deadline: Monday, 14th April 2025 (by 5pm)
• Voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate) Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 (by 5pm)
• Proxy Vote Application Deadline: Wednesday, 23rd April 2025 (by 5pm)
• Emergency Proxy Vote Application Deadline: Thursday, 1st May 2025 (by 5pm)
• Remember that voter ID is required to vote at polling stations. Those without acceptable photo ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.

For a complete list of candidates for both County and Town Council elections, polling station locations, and other election information, residents are encouraged to visit the Northumberland County Council website at www.northumberland.gov.uk/elections.

Online voter registration is available at: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Online postal vote applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote

Online Voter Authority Certificate applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority…

Online proxy vote applications are available at: https://www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote