Stanwix Urban By Election

Date of issue: Wednesday 15 September 2010

Carlisle City Council is urging Stanwix Urban residents to make their mark and take up their right to vote at tomorrow’s (Thursday, 16 September) By Election.

Preparations are now well underway for the By Election. Poll cards have been sent to all 4,794 eligible voters with information on where their nearest polling station is. All polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm.

Maggie Mooney - Carlisle City Council’s Town Clerk & Chief Executive, said:

“We want as many voters as possible to come out and make their mark. Local government provides a wide-range of services to residents and elections allow them the opportunity to have their say.”

The By Election will be held on Thursday, 16 September 2010.

The first ballot boxes are expected to arrive soon after the polling stations close at 10pm. The count and the declaration of results will take place at the Civic Centre. The proceedings will start shortly after 10pm.