The Derbyshire County Council elections will be taking place on Thursday 1 May 2025.
Candidates and Agents Briefing
A briefing for prospective candidates and agents will be taking place on Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 2pm in the Council Chamber, Town Hall, Ilkeston DE7 5RP.
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Nominations
Those wishing to stand as a candidate at the Derbyshire County Council elections need to submit a valid nomination paper.
Completed nominations must be submitted to the Deputy Returning Officer at the Town Hall, Ilkeston DE7 5RP. Please contact Electoral Services on 0115 907 1190 or email the team to make an appointment for your nomination to be checked and submitted.
Nominations can only be received between 10am and 4pm from Wednesday 26 March until the nomination deadline at 4pm on Wednesday 2 April 2025.
Candidates and Agents can find information and guidance about standing for election and nomination papers on the Electoral Commission website.
Election Notices
All relevant notices in relation to these elections will be published here in due course.
Deadline to apply to vote by post
The deadline to apply to vote by post at the elections held on Thursday 1 May is 5pm on Monday 14 April 2025. Applications can be made online or downloaded here.
Deadline to apply to vote by proxy
If you are unable to vote yourself at the polling station, you can appoint someone to place your vote as your proxy. The deadline to apply to vote by proxy at the elections held on Thursday 1 May 2025 is 5pm on Wednesday 23 April 2025. Applications can be made online or downloaded here.
We will send your nominated proxy a poll card that will allow them to vote on your behalf at your polling station on Thursday 1 May 2025. Your proxy can apply to vote by post on your behalf, but they must complete an application form and submit it by the postal voting deadline, which is 5pm on 14 April 2025.
