Election of councillors to Silsden Town Council

The Results

Silsden (Inner) – results
Election Candidate Party Votes %
Caroline Whitaker 1275 15% Elected
Darren Paul Edwards Hard Working Volunteer of Silsden 1134 13% Elected
David Andrew Loud 993 12% Elected
Rebecca Ann Whitaker 920 11% Elected
Bob Davis Independent 855 10% Elected
Michael O`Dwyer 774 9% Elected
Mark Ashley Wogden 764 9% Elected
David Rushworth 725 9% Elected
Owen Michael Goodall Independent 444 5% Elected
Richard Barton Independent 295 3% Elected
Margaret Croft 293 3% Not elected
Voting Summary
Details Number
Seats 10
Total votes 8472
Electorate 5988
Number of ballot papers rejected 55

There are 12 seats which make up Silsden Town Council. For many years there hasn’t been a need to hold a local election because at the time of local elections (May) there have been no contested seats.

However, this year there are 11 candidates for the 10 seats available.

The town council is made up of 12 elected representatives, but the council has an OUTER and an INNER membership. There are two seats allocated to the outer area, these have not been contested this year.

However, the inner area has 10 seats allocated. This year there have been 11 applications for council membership. Hence the need for a local election this year.

There are 11 names on the election form.

You will be asked to vote for no more than 10 candidates by putting an X in the box next to each of your choices.

The candidates all live in Silsden working for you to make Silsden a better place. Your vote is important.

Silsden Town Councillors do NOT get paid.

When the candidate registered their application some asked not to have their address published on the voting form. But rather than the general address of Silsden, it was published as (address in Bradford).

All candidates taking part in the election of councillors to Silsden Town Council live in Silsden.

Click on the spots on the picture below for more information on the candidates