Electoral services
Welcome to the Electoral Services section of
Dartford Borough Council's website. Please choose one of the areas for more information:
- 2009 Register of Electors
- European and KCC Elections 4th June
- Your Right to Vote in Dartford - Don't Lose It
- Why should I vote?
- Postal and Proxy voting
- Overseas and Service voters
- Young voters
- Elections in Dartford: results and vacancies
- Thinking of becoming a Councillor?
2009 Register of Electors
The 2009 Register of Electors was published on 1st December 2008. The Register can be viewed by any member of the public at the Civic Centre during normal office hours.
European and KCC Elections 4th June
Elections for the European Parliament and Kent County Council took place on Thursday 4th June 2009.
The results of the Kent County Council Elections to fill the 6 County Electoral Division seats in the Dartford local authority area can be seen by clicking here Kent County Council Elections 2009 Dartford Electoral Divisions Results
The counting of the European ballot papers took place on Sunday 7th June in the evening, to coincide with the rest of Europe. The local results and who the South East Region MEPs are can be seen by clicking here European Parliamentary Election results and link to South East MEPs
If you would like to comment on any of the LOCAL campaign promotion items - were they informative? Useful? Clear? Did they prompt you to act? Please send us your constructive views by email to electoral.registration@dartford.gov.uk
Your Right to Vote in Dartford – Don’t Lose It
Whether you are moving within the Borough or just moving into Dartford, don’t forget:
Make sure you are Correctly Registered as an Elector
Please note:
- With the Rolling Register of Electors, the onus is on You, not the Council, to ensure that your details are accurate and up to date
- Even if only moving within the Borough you need to complete an Application to register as an elector form, to ‘move’ your vote to your new address
- Due to data protection, also finance and electoral legislation as it currently stands, registering for Council Tax does not mean you are automatically added to the Register of Electors
If you have any concerns whatsoever, either:
- Telephone the Electoral Registration Section on: (01322) 343426, or
- Write to us at:
Electoral Registration Department Dartford Borough Council Room C10 Civic Centre Home Gardens Dartford DA1 1DR
- Also, view Who Has My Personal Details? for further information.
Although not a key concern when you are actually moving, it may become so if you wish to vote and do not receive your poll cards at your new address. Therefore, please help us to register you correctly in Dartford.
Let us know you've moved in and maintain your right to vote
Why Should I Vote?
Voting is the most important way to make your voice heard on the issues that concern you.
Decisions are made on your behalf every day, ranging from what is happening in local schools and what recreational facilities you have, to national issues like healthcare and education, to global issues like defence and the environment.
In many countries around the world, including the UK, people have fought to gain the right to vote.
The right for women to vote on equal terms with men in the UK was still being argued about only 70 years ago. But having the right to vote is not enough. A strong and stable democracy also relies on people using their votes.
From Autumn 2002 citizenship was introduced to the national curriculum. This means that all young people will be able to learn about politics and voting.
By voting, you can hold your elected representatives accountable.
Elections are held in Dartford for Parish, Borough and County Councillors, as well as for Members of Parliament and Members of the European Parliament. Other opportunities to express your view may also arise in the form of a Referendum, like for example when we entered the EEC.
