Candidates are limited to spend £960, plus 8p per local government elector in the division registered to vote on the last day for publication of the notice of election (Tuesday 25 March 2025).
| Division | Electorate |
|---|---|
| Cheriton, Sandgate & Hythe East | 15,103 |
| Elham Valley | 14,605 |
| Folkestone East | 12,965 |
| Folkestone West | 14,519 |
| Hythe West | 12,951 |
| Romney Marsh | 15,056 |
Candidates can calculate how much they can spend on their campaign during the 'regulated period' using the table above. The regulated period begins on the day after the date a person officially becomes a candidate and ends on polling day - Thursday 1 May 2025.
The Electoral Commission offers guidance on campaigning.
Agents, who work on behalf of a candidate, are required to submit an expenses return after the election. Expense returns forms and more information about the process can be downloaded from the Electoral Commission's website.