Local Elections

An ordinary local government election is usually held on the first Thursday in May.

Sandwell has 72 councillors, or elected members, who represent particular areas, known as electoral wards.

There are 24 wards in the Borough, and all have three councillors representing them. Each councillor serves for four years at a time and come up for election on a rota basis. This is because local elections are held in three out of every four years with one third of the 72 councillors retiring at each election. Find out who your Councillor is. You can also find out results from previous elections.

General (parliamentary) Elections

A parliamentary general election has to take place within five years of the last general election. However, the government may call a general election at any time during that five year period.

• Information about General Elections

European Elections

European Parliamentary elections are held every five years, normally in June. The election dates are set by the European Parliament.

European Election for the West Midlands Region - Thursday 4th June, 2009

The West Midlands Region - Sandwell Borough Council Area - Result of Count for the European Parliamentary Election held on 4th June, 2009 is now available.

The Notice of Particulars of National Agents for the European Parliamentary Election held on 4th June, 2009 is available.

The Notice of Particulars of Regional Agents is also available.

The Notice of Particulars of Sub-Agents are available for the following political parties who nominated candidates for the European Parliamentary Election on 4th June, 2009:

British National Party

Conservative Party

• Information about Members of the European Parliament

How to Vote

You will need to make sure that you are registered to vote. Once registered you can vote in one of three ways.

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