Local Elections 2027

On Thursday 6 May 2027, everyone aged 18 or over who is eligible will have chance to vote in the district council election.

By voting in this election, you will help to choose local councillors to make decisions on important issues, such as where we focus our efforts locally to help tackle climate change, where and how new housing gets built, how we work to ensure that there is enough affordable housing and much more.

Residents in some areas will also be able to vote in parish or town council elections.

Candidates and Agents

The Notices of Election will be published by 31 March 2027 and will be the date from which nomination papers can be delivered. Full details will be provided on the notice.

The deadline to receive all nomination papers is 4pm on 8 April 2027, unless otherwise advised in the notice.

For those wishing to stand as a district councillor, further guidance and nomination papers are available on the Electoral Commission website for local government elections.

For those wishing to stand as a parish councillor, further guidance and nomination papers are available on the Electoral Commission website for parish elections.