Apply to join the Candidate Development Programme

You must be a member of the Co-operative Party before you apply to the Programme. If you are not a member or need to renew your membership, please do so here first. Applications are now open.
Personal Details
Name*
First Last
Email*
Date of Birth

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Do you know your Co-operative Party membership number?
Your six digit number can be found on your purple membership card.
Please select all that apply to you.*
If you are not a selected candidate or a councillor seeking re-election, chose 'interested in being a candidate' to join the Candidate Development Programme.
Current Labour & Co-operative Councillor
Current Labour Councillor
Selected Labour Candidate
On the Labour Panel, but not selected yet
Interested in being a candidate
Are you interested in being a candidate in May 2025?
Yes
No
If not May 2025, are you interested in being a candidate in future years or to take part in training?
Yes
No

About You (Optional)
These questions let us know more about our members and candidates, and how we can support you. Your answers are confidential and will not be used by local parties when endorsing your application. If you would prefer not to answer you can skip to the next step.
Do you consider yourself black, asian or minority ethnic (BAME)?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Do you consider yourself to have a disability?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Do you consider yourself to be LGBTQ+?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
Do you have caring responsibilities for young children?
Yes
No
Prefer not to say
How do you identify?
Female
Male
Non Binary
Prefer not to say

Standing for Election
What is your full name as appears on the electoral register?*
If you are endorsed as a Co-operative Party candidate, you will receive a certificate to submit with your nomination papers. The name on the certificate must be your full name, and include any middle names.
When is the election?*
May 2025
Upcoming By-election
Don't Know
Further into the future
Date of by-election (if known)
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What type of Council are you standing for?*
Unitary, Borough, City or District Council
Upper Tier County Council
Parish, Town or Community Council
What principal council are you standing for?*
What county council are you standing for?*
What parish or town council are you standing for?*
Which ward are you standing for (if not yet known, please write "Unknown")?*
Personal Statement
Tell us why you would like to be a Co-operative Candidate*
For example you might want to mention your involvement with your Co-operative Party Branch, local community or other campaigning.
Upload your supporting statement (optional).

Application form

Council Candidate Registration 2025*

Step 1 of 3

Personal Details

About You (Optional)

Standing for Election

Personal Statement