Information for candidates at elections on 2 May 2024
Briefings were held for candidates and agents in March. View the candidates and agents presentation.
Full guidance for candidates and agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
Candidates can request a copy of the register of electors and absent votes list for the area they are standing, these will be supplied on publication of the notice of election. To request the lists please email electionbackoffice@coventry.gov.uk
Below are the key dates for the election.
Event |
Time/Date |
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Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 21 March 2024 |
Receipt of Nominations |
4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
Withdrawal of Candidate |
4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
Appointment of Election Agents |
4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
Publication of Notice of Election Agents |
4:00 pm Friday 5 April 2024 |
Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated |
4:00 pm Monday 8 April 2024 |
Last Date for Registration |
Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
Receipt of Postal Vote Applications |
5:00 pm Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
Last day for Voter Authority Certificates |
5:00 pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
Publication of Notice of Poll |
Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications |
5:00 pm Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
Appointment of Poll and Count Agents |
Thursday 25 April 2024 |
First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers |
Friday 26 April 2024 |
Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers |
5:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications |
5:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
Day of Poll |
7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 2 May 2024 |
Return of Election Expenses |
Thursday 6 June 2024 |
Nomination papers
Nomination packs for City Council elections can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website.
The last time for submission of nomination papers is 4pm Friday 5 April 2024.
Informal checks can be carried out on nominations prior to submission.
It is recommended that you book an appointment to submit your nomination paper. Please contact the team on 024 7697 5226.
Election Agents
Candidates can appoint someone to act as their Election Agent. The agent then becomes responsible for organising their campaign and submission of election expenses.
For more advice and guidance please visit the Electoral Commission website
Appointment of Polling and Counting Agents
Candidates are able to appoint polling agents to attend and observe the poll in the polling stations and counting agents to observe the count process. All validly nominated candidates will receive a form from the Returning Officer after close of nominations for this purpose.
Complaints
If you have a comment or complaint about the City Council's running of the elections, you should refer them to the Council's online complaints form.
If you have a complaint or issue about a candidate, agent or campaigner and you think that electoral malpractice has taken place, you should report this online.
Information from Candidates and Agents Briefing
The presentation will be published here after the briefing has taken place.
Electoral Services
Opening hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (excluding bank holidays)
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR