Information for candidates

Find essential information for anyone wishing to stand as a candidate in the District election - it includes briefings and support we offer for submitting a nomination, as well as campaign spending limits and what needs to be included on election campaign material.

During nominations - briefings and drop-in sessions

Find out more about how to get help and guidance for candidates
Handing in your nomination

Learn about how to hand in your nomination.
After Nominations - briefings and drop-in sessions

Find more information about the help and guidance we offer after you have handed in your nomination.
Candidates campaign spending

There’s a spending limit for all election campaigns – click to learn more.
Imprints on candidate election material

Find out what information must be included on any material you use to promote yourself in an election.
Access to Electoral Registers and Postal Voter Lists

Find out how to access information to support your campaign.
Candidate safety and security

Find out how you as a candidate can campaign safely and securely.
Highways Guidance on the Display of Election Materials

Read advice to election candidates, agents and the public about the rule for displaying election materials during the election campaign.
The verification and Count

Find out how this year’s count process will work.