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Information for Prospective Candidates 

Following the recent passing of Councillor Jean Stretton, a by-election will be held on Thursday 17 November 2022, to elect one member to Hollinwood.

A Notice of Election was published on Tuesday 11 October. Nominations open on Tuesday 11 October at 10am and close on Friday 21 October at 4pm.  

You may be intending to stand as a Candidate in this by-election and trust you will find the following information of assistance.

Information packs

Hard copies of information packs can be collected from the Election Office, Room 222, Civic Centre, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UL. 

Guidance to assist prospective candidates

The Electoral Commission has produced guidance to assist prospective Candidates who may wish to stand in local government elections which can be found here: