The following section provides guidance on candidate spending at local government elections in England.
This guidance covers:
how much you can spend in the lead up to the election
which activities count as candidate spending
what records you must keep
how to account for different types of spending
The election agent has the main responsibility for complying with these laws, even if they appoint a sub-agent to help you with your expenses. However, candidates should be fully aware of the laws as both the candidate and agent must declare that the spending return is complete and accurate to the best of their knowledge and belief.1