The Ward List is a register of Residents and Business voters in
the City of London. There is a Ward List compiled for each of the
25
Wards and these lists are used for elections of Aldermen,
Common Councilmen and Ward Officers in the City.
The qualifying date for inclusion on the Ward Lists each year is
1 September. If qualified to vote, your name will
have been included on the Provisional Ward
Lists which were available between 30 November and 15
December 2007. The final lists are in force from 16
February 2008 and are effective until 15 February 2009.
Members of European Union Member States (other than the UK,
Ireland, Malta and Cyprus) are not entitled to vote in
elections of Aldermen.
Included on the Ward Lists are:
Residents
All residents who are British, Irish Republic, Commonwealth
Citizens or Citizens of other European States, aged 18 or over (or
who will become 18 in the lifetime of the register, ie between 16
February one year and 15 February the following year) and who are
residing in the property on the qualifying date (1 September each
year) are entitled to be registered.
Partnerships and sole traders
Sole traders and equity partners of firms (without limited
liability) in the City have the right to vote. These people need to
be aged 18 or over (or who will become 18 in the lifetime of the
register – see resident note above) and be members of the UK,
Commonwealth or European Union. They need to be working at the
company on the qualifying date (1 September each year) and they
must physically occupy the premises.
Incorporated and unincorporated bodies
Any incorporated or unincorporated body (including banks,
insurance companies, stock brokers and other financial
institutions, limited liability partnerships, charities, trade
associations, livery companies, churches and other religious bodies
and hospital trusts) can appoint voters to take part in City
elections as long as they meet certain criteria. The amount of
voters to which a company is entitled is dependent on their
workforce. Click here for
more details on the voting system, including appointing voters
and how many voters to which a company is entitled.
For further details please call the helpline on 0800 587 5537 or
email
electoralservices@cityoflondon.gov.uk.