Staffordshire County Council election 2025
Information for candidates
When are nominations open?
Nominations will take place from Wednesday 26 March 2025 to Wednesday 2 April 2025 between the hours of 10am and 4pm. Nominations can be submitted by appointment by contacting the Elections office on 01782 742249.
Paper copies of the nomination pack
Paper copies of the nomination pack can be collected from the Elections office from Tuesday 25 March 2025. If you would like to request a paper copy of the nomination pack, please contact the Elections office:
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phone: 01782 742249
Digital copies of the nomination pack
Digital copies of the nomination pack can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website.
Becoming a candidate
For further information on how to become a candidate, please visit the Electoral Commission website or the Staffordshire County Council website.
Guidance
Newcastle-under-Lyme's County Council guidance document for County Council candidates is available for download or collection from the Elections office from 25 March 2025. This guide also contains forms for:
- Request for electoral register and absent voters list forms
- Notice of withdrawal from
- Appointment of postal, count and polling agent forms
Download the prospective candidates guide and additional forms