Guidance for Returning Officers administering Local Government Elections in England Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Nominations section Guidance for Returning Officers administering Local Government Elections in England Nominations Resources for Returning Officers - Nominations Nomination pack - Local Government Election England (DOCX) Nomination pack - Parish Elections England (DOCX) Nomination pack - Local Authority Mayoral Elections (DOCX) Nomination checklist - Local government elections England (DOCX) Nomination checklist for Returning Officers - Parish council elections (DOCX) Nomination checklist - local authority mayoral elections in England (DOCX) Notice of poll, statement of persons nominated and situation of polling stations - Local Authority Mayoral elections (DOCX) Notice of poll, statement of persons nominated and situation of polling stations - Local Government Elections (DOCX) Quality Assurance Guidance for ROs (Generic) (PDF) Withdrawal form - local elections in England and Wales (not for parishes/communities or mayoral elections) (DOCX) Withdrawal form - parish elections (DOCX) Withdrawal form - Local Authority Mayoral elections (DOCX) The following resources are intended to complement your briefings and written support to candidates and agents. You may share these links with prospective candidates and agents in your area as you see fit.Completing your nomination papers | Guidance for candidatesHome address form and relevant area | Guidance for candidates Last updated: 28 February 2025 Book traversal links for Resources for Returning Officers - Nominations Death of a candidate Agents