PCC Election
Pages in PCC Election
- 1. Police and Crime Commissioner Election, 2 May 2024
- 2. Who can vote in Police and Crime Commissioner elections?
- 3. The Police Area Returning Officer
- 4. Election timetable and notices
- 5. You are here: Information for candidates
- 6. Information for campaigners
- 7. The Surrey PCC count and declaration of results
- 8. PCC candidates, 2 May 2024
5. Information for candidates
If you are standing for election as a Police and Crime Commissioner candidate, you should read the guidance for candidates and agents published by the Electoral Commission.
The Police Area Returning Officer will hold briefings for PCC candidates and agents about:
- how to stand for election - 1-2pm on Thursday 8 February 2024 via Microsoft Teams.
- polling day and the verification and counting of ballot papers - 6pm on Thursday 25 April 2024 via Microsoft Teams.
You can request an invitation to attend these briefings by emailing paro@reigate-banstead.gov.uk. It is strongly recommended that prospective PCC candidates and their agents attend both briefings.
The deadline for formal hand-delivery of nomination papers (DOCX), cleared deposits (£5,000) and election addresses (PDF) to stand as a candidate in the PCC election is 4 pm on Friday 5 April 2024, however it is strongly recommended that:
- Informal checking: draft nomination papers and election addresses are submitted via email to paro@reigate-banstead.gov.uk by 25 March 2024 for informal checking; and,
- Formal hand-delivery: appointments for formal hand-delivery (only) of nomination papers are booked with the PARO via email to paro@reigate-banstead.gov.uk between 10am-4 pm on working days between Tuesday 19 March and Friday 5 April 2024.
The Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) will hold a briefing for candidates about the role and work of the PCC. Further information is available on the OPCC's website.