Anyone considering standing in the forthcoming local council elections in County Durham can find out more about the process by attending a briefing session.

Briefing sessions for prospective candidates and agents for the county and parish council elections will take place on Wednesday, 1 March.

The sessions will take place at County Hall, in Durham, starting at 2pm and 4pm.

The county and parish council elections are due to take place on Thursday, 4 May, with all 63 county divisions electing 126 members and 194 parish/ward council areas, each with a different number of seats available to be contested.

Anyone who would like to attend or who would like more information, should contact Durham County Council’s electoral services team on 03000 261 212 or electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

Further information for prospective candidates and agents can also be found at www.electoralcommission.org.uk