You are in the What you need to know before you stand as a candidate section Home … Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England … What you need to know before you stand as a candidate … Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England Print this page | Print full guidance Appointing your postal voting, polling and counting agents You can appoint agents to observe the following electoral processes, which you are also entitled to observe:the opening of postal votesthe pollthe count Last updated: 1 December 2023 Book traversal links for Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England Can I stand as a candidate at both a parish council and the election to the principal council? Candidate spending Modal Title