Information about forthcoming elections and by-elections
Unscheduled elections
There are no unscheduled elections or polls in-progress at this time.
Scheduled elections
King's Lynn BID ballot
Our Cabinet members approved the 'Discover King’s Lynn' Business Improvement District renewal proposal on 8 September 2026.
The BID proposer has asked us, as the local authority, to hold a ballot. The question asked is:
Are you in favour of renewing the Business Improvement District arrangements for the following streets for a further period of 5 years
View the List of Streets (PDF)
The Notice of Ballot was published on 1 October 2026.
This is an all-postal ballot. Ballot papers will be issued to those eligible to take part by 13 October 2026.
Ballot Papers must be returned no later than 5pm on 12 November 2026 (“the day of the ballot”)
Borough Council elections
The next election is due to take place in May 2027.
There are 35 borough wards in west Norfolk and each ward has one, two or three councillors depending on its size. There are a total of 55 elected councillors.
Parish Council elections
The next election is due to take place in May 2027.
General (Parliamentary) elections
The next election is due to take place in May 2029.
County Council elections
Due to Local Government Reorganisation, no further County Council elections are expected. Where a vacancy occurs, by-elections will be held as publicised.
Police and Crime Commissioner elections
Due to expected abolition of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Norfolk, no further elections are scheduled. Where a vacancy occurs, a by-election will be held as publicised.