Nomination packs for the election are available from the Election Office at East Ayrshire Council, located at London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. Prospective candidates are advised to notify the election team in advance via email at electionoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk if they wish to collect a pack in person. Nomination packs can also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission website.
Completed nomination papers can be submitted between 10am and 4pm, commencing Thursday, 22 October 2026, at the Election Office, Council Headquarters, London Road, Kilmarnock, KA3 7BU. An appointment is required and can be made by emailing electionoffice@east-ayrshire.gov.uk.
The deadline for lodging completed nomination papers is 4pm on Friday, 6 November 2026.
