Elections are usually held on the first Thursday in May, with the next one taking place on Thursday 1 May 2025.

You can stand as a candidate in 3 different types of elections:

  • local elections
  • UK parliamentary elections (general elections)
  • Police and Crime Commissioner elections

Most candidates are nominated through a political party. However, individuals are welcome to stand in their own right.

Nomination forms for local and UK parliamentary elections can be obtained from the Town Hall, Market Street, Chorley, PR7 1DP. 

Nomination forms for the Police and Crime Commissioner election are available from the Principal Returning Officer for the Lancashire region, for more information on who this is please call 01257 515132.

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