Wednesday 21 April 2021

Key seats to watch

Lucy Ashton at The Star has produced a guide to the key seats to watch during Sheffield’s local elections.
As the paper's local democracy reporter she is always a good follow on twitter.



Tuesday 13 April 2021

Registering to vote if you have no fixed address.

A person who does not have a fixed or permanent address may register at the place where they spend most of their time, or to which they have a local connection. In some cases they will need to register by making a declaration of local connection.

Electoral Commission - Can someone register to vote without a fixed address?

Some of the example ways that this policy applies

  • someone who is homeless or has no fixed address, including
    • merchant seamen
    • members of gypsy and traveller communities
    • people living on narrow boats and other movable residences
  • people who have been remanded in custody, but haven't yet been convicted
  • patients in a mental health hospital.
  • Get the registration form at gov.uk

    Other elections in Sheffield

     As well as the elections for councillors on Sheffield City Council and the PCC there are also the following elections:

    Police and Crime Commissioner election

     There are only three candidates on the Statement of Persons Nominated for the Police and Crime Commissioner for the South Yorkshire Police Area

    Candidate Party
    Alan BillingsLabour and Co-operative Party
    David ChinchenConservative and Unionist Party
    Joe OttenLiberal Democrats

    Data about candidates for the Sheffield local elections

    The Statement of Persons Nominated was issued last week and here are some numbers from it.
    (all data via Who Can I Vote For)

    Parties standing

    Party Number of candidates
    Liberal Democrats29
    Green Party29
    Conservative and Unionist Party29
    Labour Party25
    Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition8
    Yorkshire Party6
    Reform UK6
    Labour and Co-operative Party4
    Independent3
    Women's Equality Party2
    UK Independence Party (UKIP)2
    Social Democratic Party1

    Candidates per seat

    There are 2 seats being contested in Richmond ward
    Seat Number of candidates
    Richmond10
    Burngreave7
    Stocksbridge & Upper Don6
    Manor Castle6
    Nether Edge & Sharrow6
    Ecclesall6
    Walkley6
    West Ecclesfield6
    Stannington5
    East Ecclesfield5
    Beighton5
    Hillsborough5
    Southey5
    Crookes & Crosspool5
    Broomhill & Sharrow Vale5
    Mosborough5
    Darnall5
    Firth Park5
    Gleadless Valley5
    Fulwood4
    City4
    Birley4
    Woodhouse4
    Dore & Totley4
    Shiregreen & Brightside4
    Park & Arbourthorne4
    Beauchief & Greenhill4
    Graves Park4