District Council candidate and agent information

Briefing events have taken place for candidates considering standing for election and for election agents.  A copy of the presentation slides are available in the Downloads section. 

Becoming a Candidate

Anyone considering standing as a candidate or an agent is strongly advised to read guidance and information provided by the Electoral Commission.

In addition to meeting at least one qualification, you must ensure that you are not disqualified from standing. Please refer to the Electoral Commission’s guidance on qualifications and disqualifications.

Important guidance documents

Guidance documents for candidates and agents are available to download below.

• Election timetable
• New North Kesteven district ward boundaries 
• Lincolnshire police letter
• Candidates imprint fact-sheet
• Code of conduct for campaigners
• Highways Act 1980 section 132
• Election candidate and agent privacy notice
• Becoming a Councillor
• Councillor draft Induction Programme

Campaigning 

As with national elections, you and your campaigners should also have regard to the Electoral Commission's Code of Conduct for Campaigners Code of Conduct for Campaigners, which outlines what is, and what is not, acceptable behaviour at polling stations and in the community during the lead up to polling day.

For any further information about the elections please contact the Elections Office at North Kesteven District Council on 01529 308352 or by emailing the Elections team.