Qualifications for standing as a Candidate for the Lincolnshire County Council elections
Candidates and agents are strongly advised to read the guidance and information provided by the Electoral Commission.
To qualify as a candidate, a person must:
- be at least 18 years old; and
- be a British citizen, an eligible Commonwealth citizen, a citizen of the Republic of Ireland, a qualifying EU citizen or an EU citizen with retained rights.
- meet at least one of the four qualifications
Candidates should also refer to the Electoral Commission's guidance on qualifications and disqualifications
Details of the areas and boundaries of the electoral divisions can be viewed at www.election-maps.co.uk.
A briefing session was held for prospective candidates and their election agents for the Lincolnshire County Council divisions within South Kesteven on 6 March 2025. A copy of the briefing presentation slides are available below:
View the Candidate and agent briefing presentation slides
Forms, information and guidance for candidates
| Nomination and other forms |
| List of Electoral Divisions within South Kesteven |
| Electoral Register Request Form |
| Absent Voter List Request Form |
| Electoral Commission Guidance |
| Electoral Commission Guidance for Candidates and Agents |
| Election Materials Use of Imprints Guidance |
| Code of Conduct for Campaigners |
| Tellers Guidance |
| Tellers Dos and Donts |
| Lincolnshire County Council information and guidance |
| Letter to Prospective Candidates from Lincolnshire County Council |
| Councillor Role Description |
| Draft Elected Member Induction Programme |
| Campaign Posters on the Highway Advice |
| Use of School and Community Premises Policy |
| Lincolnshire Police |
| Letter to Prospective Candidates from Lincolnshire Police Single Point of Contact |
| Other documents |
| Election Timetable 1 May 2025 |
| Candidate and Agent Privacy Notice |
For any further information about the election please contact the Elections office on 01476 406080 or by email elections@southkesteven.gov.uk