Standing as a candidate at a local election

You must complete all sections of the consent to nomination form. 

You should tick the box(es) to show how you qualify to stand for election. This should match with the sections you gave addresses for Part 1 on your home address form.

You must give your date of birth and sign and date the consent form in the presence of a witness. The witness must also sign the form. The witness should be the same person whose details you gave on the home address form.

You must not sign the consent form any earlier than Tuesday 5 March 2024 - one calendar month before the deadline for submitting nomination papers.

You must not sign the form if you are not qualified to stand. By signing the form, you declare that you are not disqualified. 

It is a criminal offence to make a false statement on a nomination paper. See Section 65A of the Representation of the People Act 1983. 

You must make sure you read the guidance notes attached to the nomination paper and Part 1 of the Commission's guidance for candidates and agents before completing the nomination form.