Coventry City Council elections - 2 May 2024 - Print version

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There were elections on 2 May 2024 for the Combined Authority Mayor, Police and Crime Commissioner and City Council elections.  

For the City Council 18 out of the 54 seats were up for election. 

Result declarations

Turnout by ward by polling station [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/42658/coventry-city-council-elections-2-may-2024-turnout-by-polling-station]. This will include the electorate allocated to each station and the number of postal votes returned for each ward.

There is also a live stream of the declarations of results [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvIbRxjuyp4].

This year the following will also be published on our website:

  • The number of polling station electors who applied for, but were not issued with, a ballot paper
  • The number of polling station electors who were not issued with a ballot paper and who later returned with accepted ID and were issued with a ballot paper

Election results by ward

  • Bablake  - Labour gain
  • Binley and Willenhall  - Labour hold
  • Cheylesmore  - Conservative hold
  • Earlsdon  - Labour hold
  • Foleshill  - Labour hold
  • Henley  - Labour hold
  • Holbrook  - Labour hold
  • Longford  - Labour hold
  • Lower Stoke  - Labour hold
  • Sherbourne  - Labour gain
  • St Michael's  - Labour hold
  • Upper Stoke  - Labour hold
  • Wainbody  - Conservative hold
  • Westwood  - Labour gain
  • Whoberley  - Labour hold
  • Woodlands  - Conservative hold
  • Wyken  - Labour hold
Summary of the Council
Party Number of seats before 2 May 2024 election Number of seats after 2 May 2024 election
Labour 37 40
Conservative 15 12
Green Party 2 2
Independent 0 0
Total 54 54
Local elections 2 May 2024 current council seats infographic showing parties represented in each ward on a map of the city.

 

Complaints

If you have a comment or complaint about the City Council's running of the elections, you should refer them to the Council's online complaints form. [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/5/contact_the_council/545/comments_compliments_and_complaints]

If you have a complaint or issue about a candidate, agent or campaigner and you think that electoral malpractice has taken place, you should report this online. [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/electoral_malpractice_reporting_form]

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Information for candidates at elections on 2 May 2024

Briefings were held for candidates and agents in March. View the candidates and agents presentation [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/download/7772/candidates-and-agents-briefing-presentation].

Full guidance for candidates and agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website [https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england].

Candidates can request a copy of the register of electors and absent votes list for the area they are standing, these will be supplied on publication of the notice of election. To request the lists please email electionbackoffice@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:electionbackoffice@coventry.gov.uk]

Below are the key dates for the election.

Election Timetable

Event

 Time/Date
Publication of Notice of Election Thursday 21 March 2024

Receipt of Nominations

 4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024

Withdrawal of Candidate

 4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024

Appointment of Election Agents

 4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024

Publication of Notice of Election Agents

 4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024

Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated

 4:00 pm Monday 8 April 2024

Last Date for Registration

 Tuesday 16 April 2024

Receipt of Postal Vote Applications

 5:00 pm Wednesday 17 April 2024

Last day for Voter Authority Certificates

 5:00 pm Wednesday 24 April 2024

Publication of Notice of Poll

 Wednesday 24 April 2024

Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications

 5:00 pm Wednesday 24 April 2024

Appointment of Poll and Count Agents

 Thursday 25 April 2024

First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers

 Friday 26 April 2024

Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers

 5:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024

Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications

 5:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024

Day of Poll

 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024

Return of Election Expenses

 Thursday 6 June 2024

Nomination papers

Nomination packs for City Council elections can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website [https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england/nominations].

The last time for submission of nomination papers is 4pm Friday 5 April 2024.

Informal checks can be carried out on nominations prior to submission.

It is recommended that you book an appointment to submit your nomination paper. Please contact the team on 024 7697 5226.

Election Agents

Candidates can appoint someone to act as their Election Agent. The agent then becomes responsible for organising their campaign and submission of election expenses.

For more advice and guidance please visit the Electoral Commission website [https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england]

Appointment of Polling and Counting Agents

Candidates are able to appoint polling agents to attend and observe the poll in the polling stations and counting agents to observe the count process. All validly nominated candidates will receive a form from the Returning Officer after close of nominations for this purpose.

Complaints

If you have a comment or complaint about the City Council's running of the elections, you should refer them to the Council's online complaints form. [http://www.coventry.gov.uk/info/5/contact_the_council/545/comments_compliments_and_complaints]

If you have a complaint or issue about a candidate, agent or campaigner and you think that electoral malpractice has taken place, you should report this online. [https://myaccount.coventry.gov.uk/en/service/electoral_malpractice_reporting_form]

Information from Candidates and Agents Briefing

The presentation will be published here after the briefing has taken place.

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Election expenses

Guidance for candidates concerning election expenses

The Electoral Commission publishes guidance for candidates and agents.

Further guidance around election expenses [https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance-candidates-and-agents-local-government-elections-england/candidate-spending] can be obtained from the Electoral Commission.

Expenses limits for each electoral area
Ward Eligible Electorate Expenditure per Eligible Elector Base Expenditure Expenditure Limit
Bablake 13536 0.08 960 2042.88
Binley and Willenhall 13324 0.08 960 2025.92
Cheylesmore 11963 0.08 960 1917.04
Earlsdon 11816 0.08 960 1905.28
Foleshill 13737 0.08 960 2058.96
Henley 14886 0.08 960 2150.88
Holbrook 13651 0.08 960 2052.08
Longford 14294 0.08 960 2103.52
Lower Stoke 15877 0.08 960 2230.16
Radford 13464 0.08 960 2037.12
Sherbourne 12228 0.08 960 1938.24
St Michael`s 14517 0.08 960 2121.36
Upper Stoke 13452 0.08 960 2036.16
Wainbody 9354 0.08 960 1708.32
Westwood 13968 0.08 960 2077.44
Whoberley 11710 0.08 960 1896.8
Woodlands 13805 0.08 960 2064.4
Wyken 12544 0.08 960 1963.52

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Turnout figures by polling station

After the election a list of stations and the electorate for each station together with the turnout will be published here.

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Statements of persons nominated and notice of poll - Coventry City Council elections

The statements of persons nominated for each ward have now been published and can be viewed via the links below.

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Notice of Poll - Election of Mayor for West Midlands Combined Authority

The Notice of Poll for the Election of Mayor for the West Midlands Combined Authority has been published and can be viewed at wmcaelects.co.uk [https://www.wmcaelects.co.uk/statement-of-persons-nominated/]

Statement of Persons nominated and Notice of Poll - Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands

The Statement of Persons nominated and Notice of Poll - Police and Crime Commissioner for West Midlands has been published and can be viewed at West Midlands PCC info website [https://www.westmidlandspcc.info/statement-of-persons-nominated-and-notice-of-poll/].

Situation of Polling Stations Notices

View the situation of polling stations notice for the election of the Mayor for the West Midlands Combined Authority [http://www.wmcaelects.co.uk].

View the situation of polling stations notice for the election of the Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands [http://www.westmidlandspcc.info].

You can view the situation of polling station notices for each ward below:

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Notice of Election Agents' Names and Offices

The Notice of Election Agents' names and offices can be viewed for each ward below:

Electoral Services

Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)

Address: PO Box 15
Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR

Telephone: 024 7683 3034 [tel:02476833034]

Notice of Countermanding Poll - Radford Ward

Election of Councillor to the Radford Ward of Coventry City Council

2 May 2024

Notice is hereby given that the election of a councillor to the Radford Ward of Coventry City Council is hereby countermanded in accordance with Rule 55 of the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006, due to the death of a candidate in the election named above.

The Returning Officer will order a new election to be held for this ward, the date being within 35 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) from the date originally fixed as the day of election for the countermanded poll.

New nominations may be accepted, but no fresh nomination is necessary in the case of a person remaining validly nominated as shown in the Statement of Persons Nominated. 

Notice of the new election to be held will be published not later than 25 days (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays) before the date of the election.

Julie Newman
Dated: 30 April 2024

Printed and Published by Julie Newman, Returning Officer, Council House, Earl Street, Coventry CV1 5RR

Returning Officer

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