Charnwood Borough Council - Leading in Leicestershire

• Being a borough councillor (PDF Document 75.04 Kb.)

  Have you got what it takes to be a borough councillor? Find out what being a borough councillor involves.

If you want to stand in the 3 May local elections as a borough councillor, you will need to complete, sign and return a set of forms by 12 noon on WEDNESDAY 4 APRIL. The necessary forms can be downloaded here. A brief summary of what each form is for, and who needs to sign it, is also given below.

• Timetable for Borough Elections (PDF Document 6.75 Kb.)

  Downloadable copy of the timetable for Borough Elections.

How to get nominated.

1. Download and print the relevant forms below.
2. Complete the necessary forms, making sure you get the relevant names and signatures required.
3. All Nomination paperwork can be brought to Reception at Southfields Council Offices from 23rd March 2007 but must be delivered no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 4 April 2007.
4. Don't leave it until the last minute in case we have any queries with your nomination.

• Elections 2007: Guidance for candidates and agents (PDF Document 43.62 Kb.)

  This Guide has been prepared to help prospective candidates and election agents, and contains information on various aspects of the elections process which will be useful for all candidates.

  Inevitably it is lengthy, but it has been divided into sections to make it easier to use for reference. A more extensive version including examples and fuller explanation of terms is available from the Electoral Commission and can be downloaded from the website www.electoralcommission.org.uk/elections/election2007.cfm

• Nomination Paper for Election of a Borough Councillor (PDF Document 10.72 Kb.)

  Must have the full name & address of the candidate, the ward they're standing in, plus the signatures of a proposer, seconder and eight assentors - all of whom must be on the Electoral register in the ward the candidate is standing for.

• Candidate Consent to Nomination Form (PDF Document 7.86 Kb.)

  The form which must be signed by the candidate and a witness declaring he/she consents to being nominated.

• Local Government Act 2000 Section 79 (PDF Document 10.38 Kb.)

  Decisions of case tribunals.

• Local Government Act 1972 Section 80 (PDF Document 10.06 Kb.)

  Disqualification for election and holding office as a member of local authority.

• Appointment of Election Agent for Election of Borough Councillor (PDF Document 8.79 Kb.)

  Form with the candidate's name and the name of the person appointed to act as their agent, with signatures from both people.

• Registration of Political Party - Certificate of Authority (PDF Document 7.92 Kb.)

  For the candidate to state whether they are the official candidate for a political party, and if they want the party emblem to appear next to their name on ballot papers. To be signed by the candidate and by the registered nominating officer.

• Tellers Guide (PDF Document 12.4 Kb.)

  A guide for (acting) Returning Officers, Candidates and Election Agents.