CANDIDATE nominations ahead of next year's all-out elections are to be submitted from March 21.

Every councillors' position will be at risk at the borough and parish council elections on May 5.

A 'publication of notice' for the borough and parish showdowns is set for March 18, with the period for submitting nominations to run from March 21 to April 7.

A statement confirming the candidates who have been nominated will be made public on April 8.

The police and crime commissioner elections will also be taking place on May 5.

Verification at each election is scheduled to happen after 10pm on May 5.

The council has confirmed the borough council and Cheshire police and crime commissioner count is set to take place from midday the following day, a Friday, with the parish count set for the Saturday.