Nomination documents

The following YouTube videos have been created to help candidates complete nomination papers:

• completing your nomination papers
• home address form and relevant area

Town council geography

Town geography map

Our online map has a close up view of the areas. This map shows boundaries for the parish/town council areas, the parish/town council ward areas (if applicable) and polling district areas.

Electoral Commission guidance

You can find the following guidance on the Electoral Commission website:

• what you need to know before you stand as a candidate
• candidate spending
• campaigning
• nominations
• postal votes
• polling day
• verification and count
• after the election
• completing your spending return

Webinar for candidates and agents at local government elections

Ahead of May’s local government elections that are taking place in England, the Electoral Commission are hosting a webinar for candidates on Wednesday 4 March from midday to 1pm. It will provide an overview of the key aspects of the guidance and is an opportunity to gain essential information on the nominations processes, imprint requirements, spending and reporting requirements and candidate security.

The session will contain practical hints and tips to support your understanding of your obligations and how to apply the law in practice.

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions throughout the session.

You can register your place on the Microsoft Teams website.

Candidate security

You can view the latest candidate security guidance which has recently been published by HM Government.

The Local Government Association has produced Seven principles for safer canvassing: A guide for councillors and candidates.

Read the Operation Ford and policing crime against elected members guide.