Annual returns for independents and groups

Annual returns for registered political parties

Annual returns for third-party campaigners

Become a local council candidate

Learn about the requirements and responsibilities that all local council candidates must meet...

Appointing a scrutineer

A scrutineer is someone a candidate chooses to watch over election activities on their behalf. They play an important role in ensuring the fair conduct of elections...

Local council candidate resources

Learn about becoming a local council candidate and the nomination process...

Authorising local council election material

If you are sharing something that is considered 'electoral campaign material', you must authorise it...

Party re-registration

Party re-registration...

Electoral misinformation

Advice on engaging with campaign material, and guidance on who to contact if you're unsure...

Working together to correct misinformation

We work with online platforms and other organisations to maintain fair elections by correcting misinformation...