When must nomination papers be submitted? (Constituency member)
You should submit your nomination papers as early as possible to give you sufficient time to submit new nomination papers should your first set contain any errors.
Usually, nomination papers can only be delivered during normal office hours. The Constituency Returning Officer (CRO) will confirm the exact details of when and where they can be delivered on the notice of election.
The notice of election will be published no later than 30 working days before the poll and will state the earliest date on which you can submit nomination papers.1
In most cases, the notice of election will be published on the CRO’s local authority website.
After you have submitted your nomination papers you will be sent a notice by the CRO to let you know whether or not your nomination is valid.2
If, after you have submitted your nomination papers you change your mind and no longer want to stand for election, you can withdraw, provided you do so by 4pm, 24 working days before the poll.3