Information for candidates and election agents

Below is a recording of the online briefing on 12 March 2024.

For information on becoming a candidate at the Police and Crime Commissioner election or the Combined Authority Mayor elections being held on the same day, please contact:

• caro@coventry.gov.uk  
• paro@coventry.gov.uk

Please also be aware the rules on handling Postal votes has changed, information can be found in the Code of conduct for campaigners. Candidates and agents should also be aware of the code of practice on the display of election posters and eligible electorate figures for election expenses. The latest version can be found on the Electoral Commission website.

• Short video from Scarborough Council on the Kangaroo / Count Boards that will be used at the Dudley Borough count due to multiple vacancies.
• Security video for election candidates from the National Protective Security Authority.

Further information on standing as a candidate in local elections is available on the Electoral Commission Website.

Candidates and Agents Spending return documents can be found in the 'After the election' section on the Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England.

Key documents from the Electoral Commission are available below:

• Nomination Form
• Register Request Form
• Absent Voters List Request Form
• Polling Agent Appointment Form
• Postal Vote Agent Appointment Form
• Counting Agent Appointment Form
• Guidance to Imprints
• Guidance for Tellers
• Tellers Do's and Dont's
• Withdrawal Form

If you are unable to print off a copy of Nomination papers and if you require a printed copy to be posted out to you please telephone 01384 814740.

Email: elections@dudley.gov.uk

Electoral Services
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
DY1 1HF