Leen Valley Ward By-Election – Thursday 20th August 2026

The Returning Officer for Nottingham City Council will be holding an in-person briefing session for prospective Local election candidates.

When – Thursday 16th July 2026 at 6.00pm

Where – Ground Floor Committee Room, Loxley House, Station Street, NG2 3NG

Any prospective candidates and election agents wishing to attend, please email elections@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

There are three important documents that you must submit to make your nomination valid:

• The nomination form
• A home address form
• Your consent to nominate

If you are standing for a registered political party, you will need two additional forms to allow you to use the party name or description and emblem.

• Certificate of Authorisation
• Party Emblem Request

To assist you with standing for election and the completion of your nomination forms please read: Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England | Electoral Commission

You can also view these short videos.

How to fill out a nomination form

How to fill out the home address form

For further guidance, please visit the Electoral Commission website: : Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England | Electoral Commission

Candidates are encouraged to submit their nomination form and supporting papers for informal checking by the Returning Officer at the earliest opportunity. 

Formal nominations must be delivered to the Returning Officer at Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG between 9am and 4pm on any working day from 15th July 2026 but no later than 4pm on Friday 24th July 2026. 

For prospective candidates wanting a nomination pack, please email elections@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.

Election Agent:
Candidates must declare in writing the name, address and office address of the Election Agent to the Returning Officer no later than 4pm on Friday 24th July 2026. If no Election Agent is appointed, you will become your own agent by default.

Postal Voting Agents: 
Candidates can appoint postal voting agents.  The request must be made in writing to the Returning Officer and contain the names and addresses of the people being appointed. The request must be received prior to the start of the opening session they want to attend.

Polling & Counting Agents:
Candidates can appoint polling and counting agents. The request must be made in writing to the Returning Officer and contain the names and addresses of the people being appointed. Polling & Counting agents must be appointed by not later than Thursday 13th August 2026.

For any appointment forms for Election Agents or Other Agents please contact elections@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

Election Agents must submit the candidates Election Expenses Return by not later than 35 days after the declaration of result. 

There is a limit on what you can spend on your campaign, which is £960 + 8p per each local government elector registered in the ward.

Expenses should be returned no later than Friday 25th September 2026.

You must still submit a return even if you haven’t spent any money. This is called a ‘nil return’.

Expenses will not be reimbursed – they are simply a record to confirm your expenditure and to check the limit was not exceeded.

For more information, please contact Electoral Services on elections@nottinghamcity.gov.uk.