How to stand as a candidate at this election
If you want become a councillor, you must stand as a candidate and be elected at a local council election.
Standing as a member of a political party
If you wish to stand as a candidate for a political party at a local council election, you must be a member of their local party. You must contact the local party for information on how to join their organisation and how they select members of their party to be candidates at an election.
Standing as an independent candidate
If you do not want to represent a political party, you can stand as an independent candidate. For guidance on being an independent councillor, please contact the Local Government Association Independent Group at Independent.GroupLGA@local.gov.uk or phone 020 7664 3224.
Nomination period
To become an election candidate, you have to complete and submit a nomination paper to the Returning Officer during the nomination period of the election. You will need to find two people, one to propose you, and the other to second the nomination.
Submitting your nomination papers
To become nominated as a candidate in this by-election, you need to submit your completed set of nomination papers to the Returning Officer by 4pm on Friday 5 April.
Further information
For more information on how to stand as a candidate at this election, please email the Head of Electoral Services, Kully Tumber, at kully.tumber@hounslow.gov.uk.
The Electoral Commission is hosting a pre-election webinar for candidates, parties and their agents taking part in local and parish elections in England on 02 May 2024. The webinar takes place on 20 March between 12:00-13:00 and will focus on the imprint rules, including information on Digital Imprints, and Imprints for physical materials.
When: 20/03/2024 between 12:00-13:00
Where: Microsoft Teams - Joining instructions will be sent after you register to attend.
Registration: Complete the Electoral Commission form
