Guidance has been provided for candidates looking to stand in this year’s County Durham elections.
The council is advising candidates that nomination packs can now be requested by using the nomination pack online form.
Prospective candidates can submit their nomination papers from Friday 21st March by handing them in to the nominations team at County Hall, between 10am and 4pm on weekdays.
The deadline to submit nomination papers is 4pm on Wednesday 2nd April.
Anyone who is unable to complete the online forms can contact electoral services by calling 03000 261 212 or by emailing:
electoralservices@durham.gov.uk.
Further information for prospective candidates and agents at can be found at:
www.durham.gov.uk/elections2025
There is also guidance on The Electoral Commission’s website:
www.electoralcommission.org.uk/our-guidance/candidate-or-agent