Electoral Services
Review of polling districts and polling stations
Paliamentary Boundary Review
Borough Election
Dartford Borough Council holds Borough elections every four years. There are total of 44 Councillors who will be elected in 17 wards. Between one and three Councillors are elected in each ward.
Borough Election ResultsTown and Parish Election
These elections are held once every four years. In the Dartford Borough Council there is 1 Town Council and 7 Parish Councils. The Parish Councils have between 6 and 12 elected members and the Town Council has 20 elected members.
Referendum on the future voting system for the UK Parliament
On the 5th May you were asked to vote on whether you wish to replace the existing first past the post system for electing MPs to Westminster with a method known as the alternative voting system.
The alternative vote system asks voters to rank candidates in order of preference. Anyone getting more than 50% of votes in the first round in a constituency is elected as an MP. If that doesn't happen, the candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their second choices are allocated to the remaining candidates. If one candidate then has more than 50% of these votes they are elected. If not, the remaining candidate with the fewest votes is eliminated and their second preferences (or third preferences if they were the second choice of someone who voted for the first candidate to be eliminated) reallocated. This process continues until one candidate has 50% or more of the vote in that round.
The Electoral Commission publishied an information booklet, which was delivered to every household. This booklet included how to complete ballot papers for the devolved elections and how winners are declared the referendum question what will happen if the majority of people vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ in the Referendum how to complete the referendum ballot paper a description of the first past the post and alternative vote systems – how ballot papers are completed and how the count process works under each system who is eligible to vote in the elections and referendum different ways to vote (at a polling station, postal, proxy etc.)
The question on the ballot paper is:
“At present, the UK uses the 'first past the post' system to elect MPs to the House of Commons. Should the 'alternative vote' system be used instead?”
You were asked to place an X in the Yes or No box.
Please choose one of the areas for more information:
- General Election 6 May 2010
- General Election 6 May 2010 Results
- 2010 Register of Electors
- Parish Election - Stone - St John's Ward 28 Jan 10
- European and KCC Election results - 4 June 2009
- Your Right to Vote in Dartford - Don't Lose It
- Why Should I Vote and am I entitled to be registered to vote?
- Where is my polling station?
General Election 6 May 2010
Polling in the General Election took place on Thursday 6 May 2010. Notices relating to the election are listed below along with the results for the Dartford Parliamentary Constituency.
- Notice of Election (PDF 101Kb) for General Election 6th May 2010
- Appointment of Election Agents (PDF 61Kb)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF 34Kb)
General Election 6 May 2010 Results
2011 Register of Electors
The 2011 Register of Electors was published on 1 December 2010. The Register can be viewed by any member of the public at the Civic Centre during normal office hours by prior arrangement.
New Member of the European Parliament for the South East Region - 1 June 2010
Following the resignation of Caroline Lucas MEP after her election as a Member of the UK Parliament on 6 May 2010 Keith Taylor has been returned to serve as a Member of the European Parliament for the South East Region with effect from 1st June 2010. Mr Taylor's details can be found by following the following link Your MEPs | UK Office of the European Parliament
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Declaration of Return as a Member of the European Parliament
European and KCC Election Results - 4 June 2009
Elections for the European Parliament and Kent County Council took place on Thursday 4 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 local results for the European Parliamentary Election and a list of the MEP's for the South East Region, of which Dartford forms a part,can be seen by clicking here European Parliamentary Election results and link to South East MEPs
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, otherwise you will not be able to vote during any election or referendum
- You can register to vote the whole year round under rolling registration arrangements
- The onus is on You, not the Council, to ensure that your details are accurate and up to date and to notify us of any changes to your registration details
- 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
- Registering for Council Tax or other Council services does not mean you are automatically added to the Register of Electors
If You Have Any Concerns
- Telephone the Electoral Registration Office on: (01322) 343426, or
- Write to us at: The Electoral Registration Office, Dartford Borough Council, Room C10, Civic Centre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1DR
- Also, view "Who Has My Personal Details?" for further information.
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.
Am I entitled to Register to Vote?
You should register to vote if you meet the following criteria:
- You are 18 years of age
- You live in the Borough of Dartford
- You are a British citizen, or
- You are a citizen of the Irish Republic, or
- You are a c itizens of another European Union country. EU citizens will be able to vote in local government elections (except citizens of Cyprus, Malta or the Irish Republic who can vote in all elections). EU citizens are also able to register to vote in European Parliamentary Elections in the UK.
- You are a Qualifying Commonwealth citizens (who either has leave to enter or remain in the UK or does not require such leave)
You may register to vote by completing an annual canvass form which is sent to every property in the borough during August-September each year or at any other time of year by contacting the Electoral Registration Office who will send you a form to complete and return in order add you to the Electoral Register (which is updated on a monthly basis)
Further details about the entitlement to vote may be found by visiting the following web site:
