How to stand for election/Information for Candidates

Independent Councillors

If you plan to stand for the County Council as an independent councillor, your local District or City Council’s Electoral Registration Officer can advise you about what you'll need to do to get your name on the ballot.

The Independent Group on the Local Government Association has information on the LGA website

Further information and advice is available from:

LGA Independent Group
Local Government House
Smith Square
London
SW1P 3HZ
Phone: 020 7664 3224
Fax: 020 76643323
Email: independent.group@lga.gov.uk

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