Standing for Election

Becoming a Candidate

On Thursday 4 May 2023, elections will be held for all Ashford Borough Council's wards and parish councils. To stand for election as a borough ward councillor or parish councillor you must meet the eligibility requirements.

Can you stand for election to Ashford Borough Council?

Can you stand for election to a Parish Council?

Nominations

Nomination Papers must be submitted by hand. The deadline to submit nomination papers for the borough and parish elections is 4pm on Tuesday 4 April 2023.

2023 Borough Nomination Papers [pdf] 669KB

2023 Borough Ward Candidate Guidance [pdf] 553KB

2023 Parish Nomination Papers [pdf] 541KB

2023 Parish Nomination Guidance [pdf] 500KB