Election Information

Notice of Uncontested Election 

On Friday 4th April 2025 the Returning Officer for the election of Parish Councillors for St Agnes Parish Council reported that the persons whose names appear on the Notice of Uncontested Election were duly elected Parish Councillors for each Ward:

St. Agnes Ward | Mount Hawke Ward | Mithian Ward | Blackwater & Wheal Rose Ward | Porthtowan Ward

Cornwall Council have published the ‘Notice of Poll’ for all Parish and Town Councils within Cornwall on its website HERE

Cornwall Council have published the ‘Notice of Uncontested Election’ for all Parish and Town Councils within Cornwall on its website HERE

Statement of Persons Nominated, published 3rd April 2025

Notice of Election

Would You Like to Be a St. Agnes Parish Councillor?

Do you care about your community and want to make a difference? Become a Parish Councillor and help shape the future of St. Agnes Parish.

***

The Parish Council seeks passionate, community-focused individuals to join St. Agnes Parish Council, which consists of 16 elected Councillors representing Mount Hawke, St. Agnes, Blackwater & Wheal Rose, Porthtowan and Mithian.

As a Councillor, you’ll work with residents, businesses, and local groups to set and deliver community priorities. Your decisions will be implemented by council staff, but your role is to serve and represent all members of your Ward.

Make a difference — consider becoming a Councillor!

Please read the Prospective Candidate Guide

Pink square tile stating in large white lettering

Make a change, become a Councillor

 

All voting and election processes in Cornwall are organised and managed by Cornwall Council.

 The next St. Agnes Parish Council elections will take place in May 2029.

All St. Agnes Parish Councillors serve a four-year term. The last Parish Council elections were held in May 2025.

A By-Election was held in St. Agnes Ward in May 2024 and Councillor Alex Ede was elected uncontested.

How to Stand for Parish Council

To become a Councillor, you must stand in local elections and secure the most votes. You do not have to belong to, or represent a political party to stand in the elections. You can stand as an Independent candidate, or choose not to have a description to your name. If you choose to stand for a political party, you will need to go through their selection process before you can be put forward as their candidate. You can either contact the Party’s national headquarters, or use their representatives at the Local Government Association. If you’d like to stand as an Independent candidate there is support for you too: https://www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor/contact-us

Am I Eligible? You Must Be:

  • At least 18 years old
  • Registered to vote in the area or have lived, worked, or owned property within 3 miles of the parish for at least 12 months before nomination as a candidate.
  • A British or Commonwealth citizen, or a citizen of any member state of the EU.

You Can’t Be A Councillor If You: 

  • Work for the council you want to be a Councillor for (you can work for another local authority as long as you are not in a political restricted post)
  • Are the subject of a bankruptcy restrictions order or interim order
  • Have been sentenced to prison for three months or more (including suspended sentences) during the five years before election day
  • Have been convicted of a corrupt or illegal practice by an election court
  • Are subject to any relevant notification requirements, or a relevant order, in respect of a sexual offence

The Electoral Commission has some helpful guidance on its website for anyone who wants to stand as a candidate at a Parish Council election and provides guidance on campaigning. 

There are more resources on the Local Government Association website on how to #BeACouncillor: https://www.local.gov.uk/publications/stand-what-you-believe-be-councillor

 

 Registering to Vote

In order to vote in UK elections, you must be on the electoral register. If you’re not you won’t be able to vote, it’s as simple as that.

It’s quick and easy – it takes just five minutes online:

REGISTER TO VOTE ONLINE

You have a range of options for casting your vote – in person, by post or by appointing someone you trust to vote in your place, known as a proxy vote.

If you know someone who can’t apply online, please contact Cornwall Council’s Elections Team who will be able to provide assistance: Tel: 0300 1231 115 or Email: voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk

 

Remember, you need approved voter ID to vote in person!

Voters in England now need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations.

Accepted forms of photo ID:

  • Passport issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, a British Overseas Territory, an EEA state or a Commonwealth country (including an Irish Passport Card)
  • Driving licence issued by the UK, any of the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, or an EEA state (this includes a provisional driving licence)
  • A Blue Badge
  • Older Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
  • Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the UK Government
  • 60+ London Oyster Photocard funded by Transport for London
  • Freedom Pass
  • Identity card bearing the Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram (a PASS card)
  • Biometric immigration document
  • Ministry of Defence Form 90 (Defence Identity Card)
  • National identity card issued by an EEA state
  • Electoral Identity Card issued in Northern Ireland
  • Voter Authority Certificate
  • Anonymous Elector’s Document

(Full list of accepted forms of photo ID available here: Accepted forms of photo ID | Electoral Commission)

You will only need to show one form of photo ID but remember, it needs to be the original version and not a photocopy.

Don’t have an accepted form of photo ID?

You can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate, if:

  • you don’t have an accepted form of photo ID
  • you’re not sure whether your photo ID still looks like you
  • you’re worried about using an existing form of ID for any other reason, such as the use of a gender marker

Please note: you need to be registered to vote before you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate

APPLY FOR A VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE ONLINE

If you know someone who can’t apply online, please contact Cornwall Council’s Elections Team who will be able to provide assistance: Tel: 0300 1231 115 or Email: voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk

 

How to apply for a postal or proxy vote

For more information about postal and proxy votes please visit Cornwall Council’s Elections web pages: Different ways to vote – Cornwall Council

Please note: you need to be registered to vote before you can apply for a postal or proxy vote.

APPLY FOR A POSTAL VOTE ONLINE

APPLY FOR A PROXY VOTE ONLINE

If you know someone who can’t apply online, please contact Cornwall Council’s Elections Team who will be able to provide assistance: Tel: 0300 1231 115 or Email: voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk

 

Still need help?

Easy-read guides for those with learning disabilities on registering to vote, deciding how you want to vote, applying for voter ID, and voting itself are available here: My Vote My Voice

You can also get in touch with Cornwall Council’s Elections Team who can provide assistance:

Tel: 0300 12341 115

Email: voter-registration@cornwall.gov.uk

Web: Elections – Cornwall Council

Election News