Election information Candidates and Agents

The Candidate and Agent briefing ahead of the Borough elections on 7 May 2026 will be held remotely on 26 February 2026, from 4:00pm to 5:00pm.

The briefing provides essential guidance on the nomination process, election timetable, campaign rules, and arrangements for polling day and the count.

The briefing will include an overview of:

  • The timetable for the local election and key deadlines
  • Completing and submitting nomination papers correctly
  • Spending rules and candidate expenses
  • Polling day arrangements
  • Postal vote handling
  • Verification and count procedures
  • Accessibility requirements and support for voters
  • Contact details for the Elections Team

There will also be an opportunity to ask questions.

To join the briefing contact the Elections Team elections@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk for further information.

Submitting nomination papers

Please complete nomination papers early and arrange for us to provide an informal check; you can do this by contacting the Elections Team on  candidates@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk

Nominations MUST be delivered by hand to Nuneaton Town Hall and handed to elections staff from 10am on Monday 23 March 2026, closing at 4pm on Thursday 9 April.  A booking system has been produced and you can book an appointment:

https://outlook.office.com/book/CandidateNominations@nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk/

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