Local Election 2014

Welcome to the Rochdale Online Local Election Special 2014.

Once again we are inviting candidates to submit their election 'pitch'; that is, why they believe they should be a ward councillor and why you should vote for them on 22 May.

Please use the navigation menu to view a list of candidates and their pitch if they have submitted one.

The local council is responsible for a surprising number of services that you use and rely on every day: from housing to street lighting, education to pub licensing, parking to care for the elderly. That's why your vote can make a real difference.

Candidates should email their pitch and a profile photo to news@rochdaleonline.co.uk for inclusion on the site.

Party	No. of Candidates	No. of Pitches Submitted	Percentage
Labour	20	12	60%
Conservative	20	11	55%
Liberal Democrat	20	7	35%
UKIP	13	9	69%
Green	7	3	43%
Independent	5	3	60%
Respect Party	1	1	100%

How To Vote

In the UK there are three different ways you can vote:

• Voting at a polling station
• Voting by post
• Voting by proxy

You can find out how to vote on The Electoral Commission web site www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

 

Electoral Registration Office:

Elections Team
Governance and Committee Services
Floor 2
Number One Riverside
Smith Street
Rochdale
OL16 1XU

If you have any questions, call 0300 303 0345 or email elections@rochdale.gov.uk