Mansfield District Council is holding a number of briefing sessions for prospective candidates and election agents in preparation for the elections taking place in May this year.

Thursday 7 May 2015 will see Mansfield residents voting in four elections: Parliamentary, Mansfield District Council Mayoral and District elections and Warsop Parish Council elections.

Candidates and agents are invited to come along to the following sessions in the Civic Centre Council Chamber, Chesterfield Road South, Mansfield:

Everything you wanted to know about being a District Councillor or Executive Mayor

Thursday 5 February, 6pm – Everyone welcome. No need to pre-book.

An essential guide to elections – nominations, election expenses, polling and counting arrangements and more

Monday 23 February, 6pm (Parliamentary election only)

Thursday 26 February, 6pm (District/Mayoral and Parish elections only)

Managing Director and Returning Officer for Mansfield District Council, Ruth Marlow said: “These informative sessions will tell you everything you need to know about standing for election, the electoral process and what is involved in being a District Councillor or Executive Mayor. I thoroughly recommend them to prospective candidates.”

To book your place on An essential guide to elections call Electoral Services on 01623 463345.