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

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

Code of conduct for campaigners

The Code of Conduct for Campaigners sets out the standards of behaviour expected of candidates, agents and campaigners during an election. Prospective candidates are encouraged to familiarise themselves with this guidance before commencing any campaign activity.

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.