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Place of delivery of nomination papers

Nomination papers must be delivered to the location specified by you on the notice of election.1  The location you choose must be at a council office within the constituency.2

The address given for the delivery of nomination papers should be exact, and include any room name or number. This will avoid any doubt should nominations be delivered close to the deadline.
 

You should: 

  • ensure that only you or your staff take delivery of nomination papers at the specified location
  • clearly signpost the location from the building
  • Ensure the route is fully accessible or provide an appropriately signposted alternative 
  • Give details to other local authority staff, such as reception staff, of what to do if a person tries deliver a nomination paper to them and make it clear that they should:
    • not handle nomination papers
    • not offer to deliver them

They should instead direct the person delivering the forms to you. You or an appointed deputy should be present throughout the period for nominations. 
 

Last updated: 10 November 2023