All the candidates standing at the 2023 local elections in Salford

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.

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“If you’ve just turned 18, are new to Salford or have recently moved to a new home, you’ll need to make sure you’re registered to vote in the May elections. The deadline to register to vote is Monday 17 April. It only takes five minutes and you need your national insurance number. Those who haven’t registered in time cannot vote in the May elections. People can register to vote at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote so make sure you have your say.

“If you are registered but would prefer to appoint a trusted person to vote on your behalf, known as a proxy vote, the deadline for applying for this is 5pm on