Candidates and agents
The deadline for appointing polling and counting agents for the upcoming election is 25 April 2024. Completed forms should be returned to electoralservices@maidstone.gov.uk
Briefings
Briefing one
This session took place on 8 February 2024. It provided information about the boundary and elections act changes.
Update: ward maps may be used on election material as long as the licence number is included.
Briefing two
This session is due to take place on 18 March 2024. It will provide information about nominations, count arrangements and election expenses.
To be invited to the Microsoft Teams session, please email us using the details at the bottom of the page. You will need to include your:
- name
- party, group or independent status
- role: prospective candidate or agent
Webinars
The Electoral Commission is hosting a pre-election webinar for candidates and their agents taking part in local and parish elections in England on 2 May 2024. This will take place on 11 April between 1pm and 2pm.
The webinar will focus on the spending and donation rules, including:
- when the spending rules apply
- how much can be spent
- notional spending rules
- accepting donations
- details you must report in your spending return
- guidance on harassment and intimidation at elections
There will also be a chance to ask questions. To register your interest sign up using the Electoral Commission form.
Councillor inductions
We are giving advanced notice to candidates of dates for their diaries should they be elected as Councillors. Inductions will take place on the following dates:
- councillor induction part 1 - 8 May 2024 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm
- councillor induction part 2 - 15 May 2024 from 6.30pm until 8.30pm
Councillor information
Find more guidance on our information for prospective councillors page.
Candidates register request form
Candidates can request a copy of the electoral register for the area they are standing in. They are only entitled to receive this information from the last date for publication of Notice of Election. This will be the 26 March 2024.
To receive a copy of this information, complete the candidate register request form and return it to us using the details at the bottom of the page. You will need to include a real signature when completing this form.
You can find more information about the changes to the ward boundaries on our electoral boundaries page.
Candidate safety
HMG has issued a video regarding the safety and security of candidates for forthcoming elections. It shows where you can access security advice and guidance that may be helpful to you during an election period.
Nominations
Nominations are now open from 10am to 4pm each working day until 4pm on 5 April 2024.
You can book your slot for nomination papers to be checked and handed in by phoning Electoral Services on 01622 602007
For more information on where to hand in papers, visit the election notices.
Nomination guidance
The documents below will provide guidance for completing nomination forms:
Contact us
You can register your interest in briefings and submit register request forms to electoralservices@maidstone.gov.uk.
For more advice you can visit The Electoral Commission.
Accessibility
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