Information for candidates
Becoming a candidate - Candidates and Agents Briefing
There will be an online briefing (via Microsoft Teams) for local election candidates and agents on Monday 16 March at 6pm. Please email us for joining instructions.
Nomination papers for local election candidates will be available here in early March 2026.
Please visit The Electoral Commission website for information on becoming a local government candidate.
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.
Candidates, agents and campaigners should refer to the Code of Conduct for Campaigners at UK Parliamentary general elections in Great Britain, local elections in England and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections.
This Code provides a guide for campaigners, electoral administrators and police forces to what is, and is not, acceptable behaviour at polling stations and in the community during the lead-up to polling day.
Please note Nominations for local elections will close at 4pm on Thursday 9 April 2026.