Gedling borough residents will go to the polls tomorrow (May 1) to vote in the latest round of local elections.
People across the borough will vote to decide who will be elected as their county councillors for the nine divisions in Gedling.
Nottinghamshire County Council is responsible for housing, education, social care and fixing roads. Yet, like many other local authorities, it is facing a funding crisis and constantly readjusting its budget to protect key services.
Which elections are taking place on May 1?
Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire County Council
There is also an election within the Porchester ward of Gedling Borough Council on the same date due to the resignation of Michelle Welsh.
How can I vote in the May elections?
You can vote in person at your local polling station on polling day (Thursday, May 1) between 7am and 10pm. The deadline for postal votes has now passed.
You can find your local polling station here.
When will the May election results be known?
The count will take place on Friday, May 2 at 11am at Carlton Forum Leisure Centre (CFLC). Results should start to be announced from around 1pm.
What ID do I need to vote?
Voters across the UK will be required to show ID to vote in Local Elections.
There are more than 20 forms of acceptable ID, including a driving licence, passport, and blue badge. Take a look at the full list here.
You can still use your photo ID if it’s out of date.
Who are the current county councillors in Gedling borough?
| Arnold North | Pauline Annette Allan | |
| Arnold North | Michael Richard Payne | |
| Arnold South | William John Clarke | |
| Arnold South | Michelle Welsh | |
| Calverton | Boyd Bryan Elliott | |
| Carlton East | Mike Adams | |
| Carlton West | Jim Creamer | |
| Carlton West | Errol George Henry | |
| Newstead | Chris Barnfather |
Who is standing for election as a county councillor in Gedling borough?
Arnold North
Edward Jayamaha – Conservative and Unionist Party
Tad Jones – Liberal Democrat
Wendy Lukas – Reform UK
Darren Maltby – Conservative and Unionist Party
Sarah O’ Conner – Labour Party
John Semens – Reform UK
Patrick Shannon – Liberal Democrat
Jim Stuart – Green Party
Margret Vince – Green Party
Henry Wheeler – Labour Party
Arnold South
Tony Burnett – Green Party
Adam Chadwick – Green Party
Alisha Chambers – ReformUK
John Clarke – Labour Party
Liz Clunie – Labour Party
Mark Dillon – Conservative and Unionist Party
Andrew Ellwood – Liberal Democrat
Steve Higgins – Reform UK
Paul Key – Independent
Tracy Maltby – Conservative and Unionist Party
Robert Swift – Liberal Democrat
Calverton Division
Maggie Dunkin – Liberal Democrat
Boyd Elliott – Conservative and Unionist Party
Andy Meads – Independent
Oscar Power – Green Party
Jody Stoll – Reform UK
Dean Wilson – Labour Party
Carlton East Division
Mike Adams – Conservative and Unionist Party
Ian Barlow – Green Party
Sam Boultby – Reform UK
Cate Carmichael – Labour Party
Richard Fife – Liberal Democrat
Russell Whiting – Independent
Carlton West
Paul Brill – ReformUK
Jim Creamer – Labour Party
Andrew Dunkin – Liberal Democrat
Charlie Godwin – Conservative and Unionist Party
Errol Henry – Labour Party
Paul Hughes – Liberal Democrat
Charlotte Leask – Green Party
Will Richardson – Green Party
Jim Vernon – Reform UK
Carol Walker – Conservative and Unionist Party
Newstead
Stuart Bestwick – Conservative and Unionist Party
Eddie Stubbs – Reform UK
John Sutherland – Liberal Democrat
John Taylor – Labour Party
Ian Whitehead – Green Party
Porchester Ward
Pauline Allan – Labour Party
Mark Dillon – Conservative and Unionist
John Semens – Reform UK
Richard Sutton – Green Party
Robert Swift – Liberal Democrat
