Stand as a candidate in Islington local elections

This information is for:

• anyone who wants to stand as a candidate
• election agents

Standing as a candidate

You can stand as a candidate in the local council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026 either for a registered political party or as an independent candidate. Find out more on the Electoral Commission Candidates and Agents Guidance.

Candidates must send to the Returning Officer:

• completed nomination and nomination consent form which you can get from the Returning Officer
• certificate of authorisation from the registered political party’s nominating officer (if standing as the candidate for a political party)
• a signed request to use a registered political party’s emblem on the ballot paper (if you are using one)

Download a nomination pack from the Electoral Commission website.

Returning your nomination papers

You must hand deliver your nomination papers to:

The Returning Officer
Town Hall
Upper Street
London, N1 2UD

You can do this on any working day between 10am and 4pm except bank holidays:

• after we have published the Notice of Election on Monday 30 March 2026
• before 4pm on Thursday 9 April 2026

Attend a briefing

We are holding a briefing on Monday 23 March 2026 for anyone who wants to stand as a candidate. Email electoral.services@islington.gov.uk and let us know you want to attend.