Stand as a candidate in an election

You must meet certain criteria to stand as a candidate for public office. The next election in Cheltenham is a borough by-election for the Prestbury Ward.

• Local government elections - information for candidates (covering Cheltenham Borough and Gloucestershire County Councils)

For a nomination pack, please contact the elections office on 01242 264132 or email elections@cheltenham.gov.uk to arrange collection or if you prefer, we can email a set to you.

Completed nomination papers will need to be hand delivered to the Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham. You will need to make an appointment for informal checks and submission of papers. We strongly advise an informal check and delivery of papers to be carried out as early as possible. The deadline for delivery is 4pm on 15 September 2023.

You can find out more information on being a councillor on the Local Government Association website. The Electoral Commission has published candidate guidance and information for each type of election.