Briefing:Archived: Local Government Selections Guidance From: Emma Hoddinott For attention of: Council Candidates, Party Council Secretaries Published: 27th October 2017 Last updated: 10th April 2019 Printed: 23rd December 2024 Other formats: Print Best Practice Guide for Party Councils relating to the selection of Co-op Party candidates for Local Government (County, District, Met and Unitary elections) Action Points Agree a meeting of Party officers to agree processThis should include timetable, eligibility criteria, and any financial contribution to candidates Email all members the details of the process and deadlineA template email is available here (More) Party council/ branch endorses candidatesThis should take place at a properly constituted meeting in line with the process agreed. Notify Co-operative Party office of candidatesYou can return a list of successful candidates using our template notification form (More) Notify Labour Party of Co-operative Candidates Certificates issued For more information If you have a question or need advice on any aspect of this briefing or the selection process for this year's local government elections, please get in touch. Emma Hoddinott Resources Becoming a co-operative councillor Councillor Application Form Template Example Council Candidate Recruitment Email