Information for candidates

Leeds City Council local elections and Combined Authority Mayoral elections were held in Leeds on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Find out more information for candidates, including nominations papers, for the parliamentary general election.

New member induction programme May 2024

If newly elected on Thursday 2 May, you will be expected to attend training sessions.

To enable us to complete your DBS check, please bring with you your NI Number and 3 documents listed below to either of the sessions held in the Civic Hall.

List of valid identity documents for DBS Checks

You will need to provide 3 documents listed. A group 1 document and 2 further documents from group 1, 2a or 2b; one of which must verify your current address.                                 

If not all of the documents bear the same name, original documentary evidence of the change in name, for example, a Marriage Certificate, Deed Poll or Decree Nisi must be produced. One document must show the date of birth.                                 

Group 1 Document Types

  • Current valid Passport
  • Biometric residence permit (UK)
  • Current Driving Licence (UK) (Full or provisional) Isle of Man /Channel Islands; photo card only is only valid if the individual presents it with the associated counterpart licence; (except Jersey)
  • Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) - issued at the time of birth – full or short form acceptable including those issued by UK authorities overseas, such as Embassies, High Commissions and HM Forces(photocopies are no acceptable)

Group 2a Document Types

  • Marriage/Civil Partnership Certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
  • Birth Certificate (UK and Channel Islands) (issued after the time of birth by the General Register Office/relevant authority i.e. registrars – photocopies are not acceptable)
  • Current Driving Licence (UK) old style paper version
  • Current non–UK photo driving licence (this can be used up to 12 months from the date the applicant entered the UK)
  • Adoption certificate (UK and Channel Islands)
  • HM forces ID card (UK)
  • Firearms Licence (UK and Channel Islands)

Group 2b Document Types

  • Mortgage Statement (UK or EEA only)**
  • Bank / Building Society Statement (UK or EEA only)*
  • Bank / Building Society account opening confirmation letter (UK)
  • Credit Card Statement (UK or EEA only)*
  • Financial Statement (UK) ** e.g. pension, endowment, ISA
  • P45 / P60 Statement ** (UK and Channel Islands)
  • Council Tax Statement ** (UK and Channel Islands)
  • Work Permit / Visa (UK) (UK Residence permit valid up to the expiry date)
  • Letter of sponsorship from future employment provider (non UK / non EEA only) valid only for applicants residing outside UK at time of application
  • A document from central / local government / government agency / local authority giving entitlement * (UK and Channel Islands)
  • Benefit Statement* - e.g. Child Allowance, Pension
  • Utility bill * (UK) not mobile telephone bill Electricity and Water (seen)
  • Letter from Head teacher or College Principal (16 - 19 year olds but must be UK only) Only used when no other documents are available
  • Cards carrying the PASS accreditation logo (UK and Channel Islands only)
  • EU National ID Card
* - Documentation should be less than three months old.
** - Issued within past 12 months.

Please keep referring to this table, as some of the dates/times may change. For any further information on the New Member Induction Programme please contact Member Development by email on memberdevelopment@leeds.gov.uk.

Date/time Session title Location
Tuesday 7 May
9:30am to 11:30am Introduction to Democratic Services, including Group support & practicalities Civic Hall
It is essential that you bring either your passport or birth certificate with you to this session
11:30am to midday Registration and Declaration of Interests Civic Hall
Midday to 12:30pm Preparation for Annual Meeting of Council Civic Hall
12:30pm to 1pm Meet the Lord Mayor Civic Hall
2pm to 4:30pm Safeguarding: Adults and Children Civic Hall
Wednesday 8 May
10am to midday Introduction to Casework Civic Hall
1:30pm to 4:30pm Member Safety and De-escalation skills Civic Hall
Friday 10 May
9:30am to 12:30pm Members ICT Offer Civic Hall
You will receive your IT equipment and be set up on LCC’s operating systems.
2pm to 4pm Emergency Planning Civic Hall
Monday 13 May
10am to midday Introduction to Local Government Finance Civic Hall
2pm to 4pm Introduction to Scrutiny Civic Hall
Tuesday 14 May
9:30am to 11:45am
 Meet the Corporate Leadership Team and Best City Ambition Civic Hall
1pm to 3pm Making your Mark in Meetings Civic Hall
Wednesday 15 May
10am to midday Ward Funding Remote Platform
1pm to 3:30pm Code of Conduct Remote Platform
Friday 17 May
10am to midday Prevent Agenda Civic Hall
2pm to 4pm Equalities Training Civic Hall
Wednesday 29 May
2pm to 4pm Introduction to Planning Civic Hall
In accordance with Article 8 of the Constitution (Plans Panels) this session is part of the prescribed training programme.
Wednesday 5 June
10am to 1pm Chairing Skills Civic Hall
Tuesday 18 June
11am to 1pm Introduction to Environmental Services and tour of facilitiesNewmarket House
Monday 8 July
1pm to 3pm Speaking in the Chamber Civic Hall
Friday 12 July
9:45am to 1pm ‘Hitting the Ground Running’: A development session for newly elected councillors in Yorkshire and HumberCivic Hall
This is a free external session provided by the Local Government Association (LGA)

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