Information for candidates and campaigners
If you are intending on standing for election as a Kent County Councillor for Gravesham in the Kent County Council Election, you should read the Electoral Commissions guidance for candidates and agents.
Briefing sessions
The Deputy Returning Officer is holding a virtual briefing session for all candidates and agents who are interested in standing in the Kent County Council Election on 1 May 2025.
The first session will take place via Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 11 March (6 - 7pm). This session will provide information on the nomination process and the arrangements for polling stations, postal votes and the count.
To receive joining details please email electoral.services@gravesham.gov.uk or call 01474 337253.
Nomination packs can be sent by email or can be collected from the Civic Centre in Gravesend.
Code of conduct for campaigners
Candidates, agents and campaigners at the Kent County Council Election on 1 May 2025 must follow the Electoral Commission’s Code of Conduct for Campaigners.
The Code provides a guide for campaigners and electoral administrators to what is, and is not, acceptable behaviour at polling stations and in the community during the lead-up to polling day.
The code also provides information relating to the offence of the handling of postal voting documents by political campaigners and the requirement of secrecy for postal voters. Read further information about changes to postal voting from the Electoral Commission’s website.
Timetable for candidates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | No later than 25 March |
| Deadline for delivery of nomination papers | Wednesday 2 April (4pm) |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | Wednesday 2 April (4pm) |
| Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent | Wednesday 2 April (4pm) |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated, including notice of poll and situation of polling stations | No later than Thursday 3 April (4pm) |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | Thursday 24 April |