Nomination Information Events

 

A number of sessions are being held in February 2023 to provide information for prospective councillors on the nomination process for standing in the Sevenoaks area.

Parish Nomination Information Event – Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 5.30pm – Zoom

District Nomination Information Event – Wednesday 22 February 2023 at 7pm - Zoom

General Nomination Information Event – covering both District and Parish nominations – Friday 24 February 2023 at 1pm – Zoom

Nomination Drop-In Session – covering both District and Parish nominations – Thursday 2 March 2023 at 5pm to 6pm – Conference Room, Council Offices

If you would like to attend a Nomination Event, please email elections@sevenoaks.gov.uk or call 01732 227000 and ask to speak to Electoral Services. Joining information for Zoom sessions will be sent out in advance of the meeting.

Does it cost money to become a candidate?

There is no charge to stand as a candidate in District or Town and Parish Council elections. However, there are strict rules on the amount and manner in which expenses are incurred by the candidate and how they are paid. The amount depends on the type of election and there is a limit on how much a candidate can spend. Because of these rules a detailed return has to be submitted showing exactly how much and in what circumstances a candidate has incurred expenditure. Expenses are non-refundable.

Important dates 

Publication of Notice of Election - Friday 17 March 2023

Nominations open - Monday 20 March 2023 – 10am

Nominations close - Tuesday 4 April 2023 – 4pm

Deadline for a candidate to withdraw - Tuesday 4 April 2023 – 4pm

Deadline to appoint Election Agents for District candidates - Tuesday 4 April 2023 – 4pm

Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated - Wednesday 5 April 2023

Appointment of Poll and Count Agents deadline - Wednesday 26 April 2023

Election Day – Thursday 4 May 2023 - 7am to 10pm

For further information about deadlines and publication of notices, please see our election timetable