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Briefing for election candidates

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Anyone considering standing as a candidate in the forthcoming county and parish council elections is invited to attend a briefing session on the election process.

Durham County Council is holding two sessions for prospective candidates and agents at County Hall, Durham, on  Wednesday 1st March at 2pm and 4pm.

The county and parish council elections are due to take place on Thursday 4th May across all 63 county divisions, electing 126 members and 194 parish and ward council areas, each with their own individual number of seats available to be contested.

Anyone who wishes to attend a briefing session or who would like more information, should contact electoral services on 03000 261 212 or email electoralservices@durham.gov.uk

Further information for prospective candidates and agents can also be found at https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/candidate-or-agent/local-elections-england-and-wales.

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