Are you thinking about standing for election?

We are holding an information briefing for candidates, their agents and local political party representatives on Monday 27 February 2023 at 6.30pm ahead of the Borough Council elections on 4 May 2023.

The briefing will be held at the Council Offices on Station Road, Wigston (LE18 2DR) and will also be available to attend remotely via Microsoft Teams.

To book a place on the briefing, either in person or via Microsoft Teams, you must register in advance no later than 4pm on Friday 24 February 2023 via the link below:

Register for the Candidate & Agent Briefing - Borough Elections (May 2023)

The briefing will cover the following topics:

• Who's Who
• Key Dates of the Election Timetable
• Election Act 2022 (Voter ID & Accessibility)
• Qualifications & Disqualifications
• Nominations
• Agents
• Access to the Electoral Register Etc.
• Absent Voting
• Campaigning
• Polling Day
• Verification And Count
• Candidate Spending
• Contacts
• Questions & Answers

Further guidance for candidates, their agents and representatives is available directly on the Electoral Commission's website, which you can refer to before and after the briefing.

If you have any queries or require further assistance in the meantime, please visit our dedicated webpage or contact Electoral Services on (0116) 257 2722 or at electoral.services@oadby-wigston.gov.uk