This page contains relevant information and guidance for prospective candidates and their agents for the Warwickshire County Council elections that are taking place on Thursday 1 May 2025 .
Voters can elect candidates to the following county council divisions: Alcester, Arden, Bidford and Welford, Feldon, Kineton and Red Horse, Shipston, Southam Stockton and Napton, Stour and the Vale, Stratford North, Stratford South, Stratford West, Studley and Wellesbourne.
Candidates and agents briefing
We are hosting a briefing for election candidates and agents on Monday 10 March 2025.
The briefing starts at 5:30pm at the Stratford-on-Avon District Council office. To confirm your attendance, please email elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk.
Election timetable, nomination packs and other important documents
We have published the following information for candidates and election agents:
Timetable of key election dates
Request a copy of the electoral register
Request a copy of the lists of postal and proxy voters
Notice of withdrawal of nomination
Candidate nomination pack (including election agent notification form) - You are strongly advised to read the accompanying guidance contained within the nomination paper before submitting it.
The Electoral Commission has produced some short videos designed to help candidates complete their nomination paper and home address form.
Completing your nomination papers | Guidance for candidates
Home address form and relevant area | Guidance for candidates
More information for candidates and election agents
For complete guidance for candidates and election agents, visit the Electoral Commission website.
View the Electoral Commission's guidance for Candidates and Election Agents
Nomination appointments
Nomination appointments will commence following the publication of the notice of election. The notice is scheduled to be published on Friday 21st March 2025, with nomination appointments commencing on Monday 24 March 2025. The notice will detail the timeframe, location and days available for the delivery of the nomination papers.
Appointments will be available by emailing us at elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk following publication of the notice. Please note, we will only be able to accept nomination papers that cover the electoral divisions that lie within the Stratford-on-Avon District.
If the division you are submitting nomination papers lies within the boundaries of a different borough or district, you should make contact with that authority.
Poll cards
Poll cards will be despatched to Royal Mail on 18 March 2025. A second run of poll cards will be released on the 12 April 2025, covering later registrations or amendments.
Postal votes
Postal votes will be released to Royal Mail in two tranches.
- The first tranche will be 09 April 2025
- The second and final tranche of postal votes will be 17 April 2025 following the postal vote application deadline.
Registration
The deadline for registering to vote at this election is midnight, Friday 11 April 2025. Individuals can register online. If an individual is unable to register online, please direct the individual to contact us.
Count venue, count agents and polling agents
The Verification and Count will take place at Stratford Leisure Centre. Once a candidate is validly nominated, you will be entitled to attend the verification and counting of votes. In addition to candidates and their agents, a candidate will be able to bring ONE guest and appoint a fixed number of count agents.
The number of count agents is determined using the EC formula and will be communicated to you at a later stage. Please refer to the Electoral Commission guidance for Candidates and Agents for further in-depth details.
