CANDIDATES in this year’s local elections are being invited to a special briefing session this week.

The session on Friday is open to all those planning to stand in parish council, borough council and Mayoral elections on Thursday, May 2.

Key areas will be covered including important dates, qualifications and disqualifications, nominations, agents, spending and contact details.

The pre-nomination candidate briefing will take place in the Council Chamber at Middlesbrough Town Hall on Friday, March 8 at 10am.

It will be a chance for people to pick up useful information and meet key members of the electoral services team including returning officer Tony Parkinson.

For more information, call electoral services on 01642-729771, email elections@middlesbrough.gov.uk or visit www.middlesbrough.gov.uk