Standing as a candidate at a local election
Register of Electors and List of Absent Voters
Once you officially become a candidate you can request a copy of the register of electors and list of postal and proxy voters, also known as absent voters.
The request forms will be in the nomination pack and must be signed by you, as the candidate, before the lists are released.
Note: the earliest date you can officially become a candidate is 26 March 2024.
You can collect paper copies of the lists by hand. PDF or Excel spreadsheet copies can be sent by secure email.
As a candidate you will be uniquely placed to encourage people to register to vote. You should encourage people, who are not already registered to apply as soon as possible.
The deadline for applying for the election is Tuesday 16 April 2024.
Individuals can apply to register online at .
When discussing registering to vote with individuals, you will need to make them aware that they will need to provide their:
- National Insurance number
- Date of birth
- Address
People who do not have or cannot find their National Insurance number can still register, but they may need to provide further information. If so, they will be contacted by the Elections Team.
The deadline for applying for a postal vote at these elections is 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024.
Voters can apply online at .
Voters should not wait until this date, the earlier they apply for a postal vote, the sooner it can be processed and the quicker it can be sent to them.
The deadline for applying for a proxy vote at these elections is 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024, although in some circumstances voters may be able to appoint an emergency proxy after this date.