Local Government By-Elections: 5 December 2024

Online FormEmail|  Phone 0141 287 5684 or 0141 287 4151

Notice of Election

• Notice of Poll - Partick East and Kelvindale (PDF) [82KB]
• Notice of Appointment of Election Agents - Partick East and Kelvindale (PDF) [15KB]
• Notice of Election - Partick East and Kelvindale (PDF) [53KB]

Information for Prospective Candidates and Nomination Pack

Following the recent passing of Councillor Kenny McLean, a by-election will be held on Thursday 5 December to elect 1 member to Ward 23 - Partick East / Kelvindale. A Notice of Election was published on 3 October 2024.  Nominations open on Tuesday 22 October at 10am and close on Friday 1 November at 4pm.  You may be intending to stand as a Candidate in this by-election and trust you will find the following information of assistance.

If you wish to download a nomination pack together with supporting information for Candidates and Agents please complete this form.

Hard copies of the nomination packs can also be collected from the Election Office, 40 John Street, Room B.07, Glasgow, G1 1JL.  Alternatively, nomination packs can be emailed to you upon request by contacting the Election Office on 0141 287 5684 / 4151 or by emailing elections@glasgow.gov.uk

Guidance for Candidates

The Electoral Commission has produced guidance to assist prospective Candidates who may wish to stand in local government elections which can be found here.

The guidance covers:

Part 1     Can you stand for election?

Part 2a   Standing as an Independent Candidate

Part 2b   Standing as a Party Candidate

Part 3     Spending and Donations

Part 4     The Campaign

Part 5     Your right to attend key events

Part 6     After the declaration of results

The Improvement Service has also produced helpful guidance on its candidates' website www.localcouncillor.scot to include:

• Preparing for elected office worksheet
• Content from its Independent Candidates guide
• Section on What do Councillors do?

Access to Elected Office Fund - Inclusion Scotland

The Access to Elected Office Fund (Scotland) is now open for disabled people standing in the local council elections. The Fund offers financial and non-financial support to remove any barriers applicants may face when campaigning. It is funded by the Scottish Government and administered by Inclusion Scotland.

Further information or guidance can be obtained by contacting the Election Office by email at elections@glasgow.gov.uk or by telephoning 0141 287 5684 / 4151.

Susanne Millar
Returning Officer

Notice of Poll and Notice of Election Agents

• Notice of Poll - Partick East and Kelvindale (PDF) [82KB]
• Notice of Appointment of Election Agents - Partick East and Kelvindale (PDF) [15KB]