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NALC and AEA launch free training for prospective parish and town councillors
We are pleased to endorse a new free online course from the Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) to help anyone thinking of standing as a parish or town councillor.
The course clearly explains what candidates need to know about parish and town council elections, including the key paperwork, deadlines, people involved and how the process works. It covers four short modules on nomination paper, consent to nomination, home address form and final steps.
There's also a quick knowledge check at the end to reinforce learning. The whole course takes around 20 minutes to complete.
We have worked closely with the AEA on its development, including testing the course with input from county officers in early 2026. The result is a practical, easy-to-follow resource designed to give candidates confidence and clarity.
With 343 parish and town council elections taking place on 7 May 2026 across 16 county areas (including Greater London), we encourage parish and councils and county associations to promote this free resource widely.
