Prospective candidates and their agents planning to stand in the upcoming local and parish elections in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, are invited to an information session tonight. The meeting will take place at 7:00 PM on 11 March 2026 at Sand Martin House on Bittern Way.
Organised by Peterborough City Council, the briefing is designed to help residents understand the rules for running in the elections. Attendees will learn about the process for submitting nomination papers, the official election timetable, and how postal voting works.
The session comes ahead of the local and parish elections which are set to take place on 7 May 2026. According to information from Hampton Parish Council, this date is fixed for the city’s next round of voting for local representatives.
Staff from the council’s electoral services department will also explain the procedures for the counting of votes after the polls close. This meeting is a standard part of the election cycle to ensure all campaigns follow legal requirements and current integrity regulations.
