TRAFFORD Council is holding briefing sessions for anyone planning to stand as a candidate in this year's local elections.

Local Government Elections will be held within Trafford on Thursday, May 3 2018.

The Pre-nomination briefings for local candidates and agents will be held at Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, on the following dates :

Wednesday February 28 – 6pm in Committee Rooms 2 and 3

Thursday March 8 – 6pm in the Council Chamber

The briefing will cover key aspects of the nomination process, access to electoral registers and poll card arrangements.

If you wish to attend the briefing email elections@trafford.gov.uk or call 0161 912 4259.