Guidance for candidates
Overview document (Link to an external document)
Nomination Process
The nomination papers are available on the Electoral Commission website (Link to an external website).
The nomination period will be between Friday, 16 June and until 4pm on Friday, 23 June.
Appointments must be made if choosing to deliver nomination papers in person. These can be made by phoning 01545 570881 or by e-mail returningofficer@ceredigion.gov.uk.
Alternatively, Nomination papers may be delivered electronically in accordance with the arrangements set out below:
- Nomination papers must be submitted by e-mail to returningofficer@ceredigion.gov.uk. Nominations will not be accepted if submitted to an alternative e-mail address;
- The e-mail subject line should make it clear the candidate’s name;
- On receipt of the papers, an acknowledgement e-mail will be sent. This will not provide confirmation that the nomination is valid;
- A further e-mail will be sent confirming the nomination is valid or whether there are any issues with the information provided;
- It is the candidate’s responsibility to ensure that the nomination papers are delivered and confirmed as valid, by no later than 4.00p.m on 23 June 2023.
Key Dates
| Event | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
| Publication of notice of election | Thursday, 15 June 2023 |
| Delivery of nomination papersNomination papers may be submitted electronically or in person. Further information will be available shortly. | Between Friday, 16 June and until 4pm on Friday, 23 June |
| Deadline for delivery of nomination papers | 4pm on Friday, 23 June |
| Deadline for withdrawals | 4pm on Friday, 23 June |
| Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent | 4pm on Friday, 23 June |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | Friday, 23 June |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | No later than 4pm on Monday, 26 June |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated, including notice of poll and situation of polling stations | No later than 4pm on Monday, 26 June |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | Tuesday, 4 July |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on Wednesday, 5 July |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 5pm on Wednesday, 12 July |
| Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | Between Tuesday, 26 June and 12 July (inclusive) |
| First time that electors can apply for an emergency proxy | After 5pm on Wednesday, 12 July |
| Publication of final election notice of alteration | Thursday, 13 July |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling agents, counting agents and sub-agents | Thursday, 13 July |
| First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes | Friday, 14 July |
| Polling day | 7am to 10pm on Thursday, 20 July |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 5pm on Thursday, 20 July |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 5pm on Thursday, 20 July |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 9pm on Thursday, 20 July |
| Verification and Count | 10pm, Thursday, 20 July |
| Delivery of return as to election expenses | 17 August |
| Delivery of declaration of candidate expenses | 17 August |
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