Candidates and Agents
Guidance for candidates and agents
It is strongly advised that candidates and agents read The Electoral Commission guidance before completing their nominations papers:
The Government have recently published The Government's approach to elections and referendums during covid-19 which provides guidance for how political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 2021 polls.
Briefings for prospective candidates
Briefings for prospective borough and parish candidates and their agents will be held online, via Microsoft Teams, on the following dates:
- Tuesday 9 March, 6:00pm
- Wednesday 10 March, 5:30pm
- Monday 15 March, 6:00pm
- Friday 19 March, 6:00pm
If you would like to attend one of the virtual briefings, please contact electoral.services@rotherham.gov.uk or call Electoral Services on 01709823590
Nominations
The Notices of Election for borough and parish elections will be published on Tuesday 23 March 2021.
Nomination papers must be delivered, by hand, to the (Deputy) Returning Officer at the Customer Reception, Riverside House, Main Street, Rotherham S60 1AE on any day after 23 March, Monday to Friday between 9:00am to 5:00pm (excluding bank holidays), with the exception of Wednesday 31 March and Wednesday 7 April which will be between 9am and 6pm but no later than 4pm on Thursday, 8th April 2021.
You can download the relevant nomination pack, which contains information for candidates and agents and the nomination papers.
Nomination papers must be printed off, so they can be completed and hand delivered. You can request a paper copy of the nomination by emailing electoral.services@rotherham.gov.uk or by calling 01709 823590
South Yorkshire Police & Crime Commissioner candidates
For information about standing as a candidate in the South Yorkshire Police & Crime Commissioner, please contact the Barnsley Elections Team, who lead on these elections, on 01226773070 or email electoralservices@barnsley.gov.uk