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What elections are taking place in 2026?
Information for candidates
Election notices
2026 key election dates
Who are the candidates?
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Who is eligible to vote in local elections?
Voting on 7 May 2026 - Am I registered to vote?
Important - Voter ID
Voting by post
Voting by proxy
When will I receive my poll card?
Casual vacancies
Who is eligible to vote in local elections?
To vote in a local government election you must be a registered elector and be 18 or over on the day of the election. You must also be one of the following:
a British citizen
an Irish or EU citizen
a qualifying Commonwealth citizen.
