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Local Elections 2023

Results

Local council elections took place on 18 May 2023. The count is now complete and the 40 Councillors deemed elected to serve in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough have been confirmed.

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Notice of Election
Election Timetable

Click here to view the Timetable for the Local Council Elections 2023.
Information for Candidates and Agents
- Guide for Candidates and Agents (PDF)
- Local Government Electorate by DEA for Candidate Expenses
- Nomination FAQs (PDF)
- Notice of Issue and Opening of Postal Votes
- Electoral Commission guidance on candidate spending (link to external site)
- Polling Station Scheme for the Local Council elections
- Royal Mail - Guidance on Candidate Mail
- DEA Maps:
- Advice Surgeries on Rules of Spending
  The Electoral Commission is running advice surgeries for candidates and agents to answer questions on the spending and donation rules and completing your candidate spending return. The surgeries will take place in May and June after close of nominations and after polling day. Book a spot at the candidate and agent advice surgeries.
Candidate Forms

Please note that the 3 April 2023 Electoral Register must be used to complete the subscriber details on the Nomination Paper. You should complete Form 4 in the Candidate Forms below and forward this to the Local Council Office from 3 April to obtain a copy of the register.
- Candidate Forms (PDF)
- Candidate Forms (Word)
Media Accreditation Application - Closed

Media access to the election count will be strictly controlled at all times and prior accreditation is required.
Submissions for media accreditation are now closed.

For media enquiries contact us via E. media@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Poll & Notice of Appointment of Election Agents