Registering and maintaining a party

Party registration webinars: January 2025

23 December 2024:

Party registration webinars on 15 and 23 January 2025

Are you interested in how to register a political party? Sign-up for our upcoming webinar where we will provide a comprehensive overview of the process and key considerations. 

We will be holding sessions on 15th January and 23rd January. Additional sessions may be scheduled at other times depending on interest. 

This session will focus on general guidance rather than specific party structures or individual circumstances.

What to expect:

  • A step-by-step guide to registering a political party
  • Key points to consider during the registration process
  • A Q&A session at the end for general questions.

Please note: If you have specific questions about your unique situation, you can contact the party registration team for tailored advice by emailing [email protected]

This webinar will take place in English however we are happy to send out any additional information in Welsh if required.

Register Here

Party registration applications ahead of May 2025 polls

13 December 2024:

Party registration applications ahead of May 2025 polls

If you would like to:

  • register a new political party;
  • amend a name for an existing party;
  • amend or add an emblem; or
  • add a description

to be included on ballot papers for the elections taking place on 01 May 2025, please ensure that your completed application is with us by 5pm, Friday 31 January 2025. We cannot guarantee that we will make a decision in time on applications submitted after this date for use on ballots papers at the elections.

Therefore, please ensure that you submit any applications as soon as possible and well before 31 January 2025.