Current and future elections

The electoral timetable for future elections (as it currently stands) is, as follows:

Thursday 11 January 2024

UK Parliamentary (General) Election

Local (Borough and Parish) Council Elections

The next Local Government Elections will take place in May 2027 to elect:-

Residents can vote for who they wish to represent them.

The Elections Act 2022 brings a number of changes, such as the need for voters to provide photographic ID.

For more information see our Elections Act 2022 page.

To be able to vote in the May elections you must be registered to vote.

If you are not already registered, you can do so online at the GOV.UK website [external link].

It takes just a few minutes and you will need your National Insurance Number.

50 elected Councillors make up the Council.

They represent 20 Wards across the Borough.

Councillors may:

Parish Councils are made up of Parish Councillors.

They do have statutory powers and duties.

Communities expect, and often ask, Parish Councils to voice their views on:

For more information on standing as a candidate see our Stand for Election - Borough and Parish Elections page