Standing as a candidate at a local election
Nomination packs
Nomination forms and guidance documents are available from The Electoral Commission.
If you would like more information, you can contact the Elections Office by telephone on 0191 424 7230 or email elections@southtyneside.gov.uk.
Nomination period
Nominations must be hand delivered. You must make an appointment with the Elections Office to hand in your paper.
The Elections Office will carry out an informal check on your paper, before it is officially submitted.