Information for candidates
Candidates and Agents Briefing
There will be an online briefing (via Microsoft Teams) for local election candidates and agents, on Monday 18 March at 6pm. Please email us for joining instructions.
Becoming a candidate for Southend-on-Sea City Council elections
Nomination papers for local elections taking place on Thursday 2nd are now available to download. The deadline for submitting nomination papers is 4pm on Friday 5 April.
Please visit The Electoral Commission website for information on becoming a local government candidate and the code of conduct for campaigners.
If you would like more information or would like to speak to us about standing as a candidate in local elections, please email nominations@southend.gov.uk or call 01702 534814.
PFCC elections
Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections
Please note Nominations for local and PFCC elections will close at 4pm on Friday 5 April 2024.