Information for candidates

Who can stand for election?

To stand for election at local and national elections you must be 18 years of age or over and comply with the criteria for each election.

• Criteria for standing for local ward elections 
• Criteria for standing for parish/town council elections
• Criteria for standing for Parliamentary elections 
• Criteria for standing for Police and Crime Commissioner elections 

How do I stand as a candidate for town and parish election?

If you meet the criteria you can stand for election by completing a nomination pack for the relevant election.

If an election is contested (there are more nominations than seats available), an election (poll) will then take place on a specified date for people to decide who they wish to vote for.

Nomination packs and other information for candidates will appear below as and when an election is called. If you're unable to print the forms please contact the electoral services team and we will post the forms to you:

Due to changes in the nomination arrangements and requirements because of the coronavirus pandemic, nomination forms are currently being amended and will be published here in the near future.

How do I stand as a candidate for ward elections?

If you meet the criteria you can stand for election by completing a nomination pack for the relevant election.

If an election is contested (there are more nominations than seats available), an election (poll) will then take place on a specified date for people to decide who they wish to vote for.

Nomination packs and other information for candidates will appear below as and when an election is called. If you're unable to print the forms please contact the electoral services team and we will post the forms to you.

Due to changes in the nomination arrangements and requirements because of the coronavirus pandemic, nomination forms are currently being amended and will be published here in the near future.

Bridlington North Ward - Candidate Nomination Form inc Agent Appointment Form

Bridlington North Ward - Maps showing Polling Districts

Polling Agent Appointment Form

Register Request Form

Absent Voters List Request Form

Withdrawal Form

How do I stand as a candidate for parliamentary elections?

If you meet the criteria you can stand for election by completing a nomination pack for the relevant election.

If an election is contested (there are more nominations than seats available), an election (poll) will then take place on a specified date for people to decide who they wish to vote for.

Nomination packs and other information for candidates will appear below as and when an election is called. If you're unable to print the forms please contact the electoral services team and we will post the forms to you.

How do I stand as a candidate for police and crime commissioner elections?

If you meet the criteria you can stand for election by completing a nomination pack for the relevant election.

If an election is contested (there are more nominations than seats available), an election (poll) will then take place on a specified date for people to decide who they wish to vote for.

Nomination packs and other information for candidates will appear below as and when an election is called. If you're unable to print the forms please contact the electoral services team and we will post the forms to you.

Due to changes in the nomination arrangements and requirements because of the coronavirus pandemic, nomination forms are currently being amended and will be published here in the near future.