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Election expenses

During elections, candidates and political parties are subject to limits on their spending.

All candidates at an election have to submit a Declaration and Return of Expenses to the Returning Officer within a statutory timescale. This is regardless of whether they were elected and even if there was no spending.

These documents are then made available for inspection for the following statutory periods:

• UK General Election: 2 years from receipt (public notice must be given in 2 or more local newspapers)

• Borough elections: 2 years from receipt

• Parish elections: 1 year from receipt

Viewing is by appointment only between the hours of 10am and 4pm Monday to Friday. To arrange an appointment please call 01483 523056 during office hours.