Briefing session for candidates and agents
All prospective candidates and their election agents will be invited to attend an in-person briefing session.
The briefing will give important information on the various election processes and regulations, including procedures at postal vote opening sessions, on polling day and at the verification and count.
The session will be held in the Council Chamber, Quadrant, The Silverlink North, Cobalt Business Park, NE27 0BY at 18:00 on Tuesday, 17 March 2026.