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Shetland Islands local by-election

Shetland North ward

This election will be held on Thursday 23 January 2025.

There is one seat up for election, and you can choose from two candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses Single Transferable Vote.

    Rank the candidates by your preference: 1, 2, 3… You don't have to rank all the candidates, but you must at least mark your first choice.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

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  • You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call Shetland Islands Council on 01595 744 066.

    Shetland Islands Council
    https://www.shetland.gov.uk
    returning.officer@shetland.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote.

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on 07 January 2025 to vote on 23 January 2025.

    Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

    Electoral Registration

    Electoral Registration Officer
    Orkney & Shetland VJB
    20 Commercial Road
    Lerwick
    Shetland
    ZE1 0LX
    http://www.orkney-shetland-vjb.co.uk/ELECTORAL.html
    ero@shetland.gov.uk
    01595 745700

    Your Local Council

    Shetland Islands Council 8 North Ness
    Lerwick
    Shetland
    ZE1 0LZ
    https://www.shetland.gov.uk
    returning.officer@shetland.gov.uk

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