Candidates and agents
To become a Councillor you can stand as a candidate either for a registered political party or as an independent candidate.
You must be:
- over 18 years of age
- 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
Find out more on the Electoral Commission Candidates and Agents Guidance
If you're interested in standing as a candidate
Please call Electoral Services on 0208 708 7171 or email electoral.services@redbridge.gov.uk
The Count
The Count for the Local Council Elections will take place on Friday 8 May, starting at 10.00am at Redbridge Sports and Leisure Centre, Forest Road, Ilford, IG6 3HD.
The Count is not a public event. Attendance is only for Candidates, Agents and their guests.
Results of the elections in each ward will be posted on the results page as they are declared throughout the day.
