Eighty-nine candidates bidding for seats on Salford city council have been announced ahead of the local elections on May 4. One councillor seat from each of Salford City Council’s 20 wards is up for election, apart from in Pendlebury and Clifton Ward where two seats are being contested.
Candidates had until 4pm on Tuesday (April 4) to submit their nomination papers. Returning officer Tom Stannard said: “The candidates have now been announced for the elections and I encourage all residents to vote. This year, for the first time, people who vote in person will need to show photo ID.
“If people don’t have a passport, driving licence or form of ID on the government’s approved list they can apply online for a free voter authority certificate but applications must be in by 5pm on Tuesday April 25. [They should] visit www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate to make an application online. Or if anyone needs help, they can speak to staff at Eccles, Pendleton, Swinton or Walkden Gateway or Broughton Hub.
