One week left for Oldham residents to register their vote
Date published: 07 April 2022

Harry Catherall, Returning Officer and Chief Executive of Oldham Council
There’s one week left to register to vote and ensure your voice is heard at the forthcoming local elections.
The voter registration deadline closes at midnight on Thursday 14 April, ahead of the elections on Thursday 5 May.
One seat will be contested in each of Oldham’s 20 wards this year, with the exception of Medlock Vale where two seats are to be contested.
You normally only need to register to vote once - not for every election. You’ll need to register again if you’ve changed your name, address or nationality. For more information, or to register to vote, click or tap here.
Harry Catherall, Returning Officer and Chief Executive of Oldham Council, said: “We want everyone in Oldham to be able to have their say on polling day, so it’s important that anyone who isn’t yet registered, or who has recently moved house, registers to vote this week.
“Registering is easy and only takes a few minutes when you do it online. Alternatively, anyone without internet access can get in touch with our Elections team on 0161 770 4718 and they will help.
“Meanwhile, if you know you’ll be unable to go a polling station on Thursday 5 May, you can still have your say by applying to vote by post or proxy. Don’t miss your chance to have your say.”
The deadline to register for a postal vote is 5pm on Tuesday 19 April while the deadline for the receipt of proxy vote applications is Tuesday 26 April at 5pm,
A full list of the candidates standing in Oldham's local elections can be found here.
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