Elections and Voting

2008 Local Election Results

Electoral Services is responsible for 2 main statutory functions

We are responsible for the compilation of the electoral register used to enable the people of the Stroud District to cast their vote. Over 49,000 properties are recorded on our database registering over 87,000 electors.

The administration of all elections held within the Stroud District or Parliamentary Constituency forms the second main function of the section. District Council elections are held by thirds concurrently with a third of the parish council elections for the area. There are 51 District Councillors, 49 parishes and 3 parish meetings. County Council elections are held once in every four year period electing 11 councillors. European Parliamentary elections occur every five years electing Members under a system of proportional representation. Stroud is responsible for 1 Parliamentary Constituency, elections for which have no fixed timetable but are generally held every four to five years.

You can find further information via the navigation bar and the links below.

• About Elections
• The Electoral Register
• District Councillors
• County Councillors
• Your MP Information
• Election Results by Year
• Electorate Totals
• Frequently asked Questions
• Useful Registration & Absent Vote Applications

Contact Us:
Elections
Tel: 01453 754381
Email: elections@stroud.gov.uk