You are in the Nominations section Home … Guidance for Returning Officers administering Local Government Elections in England … Nominations … Guidance for Returning Officers administering Local Government Elections in England Print this page | Print full guidance Resources for Returning Officers - Nominations Nomination pack - Local Government Election England (PDF) Nomination pack - Local Government Elections England word version (DOCX) Nomination pack - Parish Elections England (PDF) Nomination pack - Parish Elections word version (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: 23 January 2026 Book traversal links for Guidance for Returning Officers administering Local Government Elections in England Death of a candidate Agents Modal Title