There are 20,830 Councillors in the UK, and nearly 2,000 of these are Independents or small local parties. The aim of the Independent Network is to increase this percentage, and to help anybody standing for any election on the basis of the person they are. Vote for a Person, not a Party!

At the Local Government Association, the Independent Group is now the third largest of the four Groups, the others being Conservative, Labour and liberal Democrats. But Labour Councillors have the resources of the Labour Party to help them get re-elected: Independents are on their own.

Coming soon: Our new members area for campaign materials, templates and much more.

Are you standing for election in May 2019? Are you independent? Join us now to get ahead of your campaign. Watch our website for training events and new ideas and resources.

Elections 2019

Publication of notice of elections Tuesday 26th March 2019

Distribute as many campaign materials as possible before this date. After, spending is limited for all candidates.

Delivery of nomination papers: Wednesday April 3rd 2019 (4pm)

Deadline for all paperwork including nominations.