The Electoral Commission provides a series of comprehensive guides and resources to support candidates and agents on the Electoral Commission website, which includes resources for standing as an independent candidate (Part 2a) and resources for standing as a party candidate (Part 2b).
The election timetable, nomination papers, and supporting forms will also be available on their website:
If you have any queries surrounding standing as a candidate please contact the elections team:
Phone 0161 770 4712 or email:
The submission of nomination papers will be by appointment only.
Please contact the elections team to make an appointment.