Find out about the upcoming Norfolk County Council election that will be held on 7 May 2026.
Here you will find important dates, deadlines and information for the upcoming Norfolk County Council Election.
View Norfolk County Council's Election website
Election timetable
| Action | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 27 March |
| Receipt of Nominations | Thursday 9 April - 4pm |
| Statements of Persons Nominated | Friday 10 April - 4pm |
| Last Date for Registration | Monday 20 April |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | Tuesday 21 April - 5pm |
| Voter authority certificate applications deadline | Tuesday 28 April - 5pm |
| Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | Tuesday 28 April - 5pm |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Wednesday 29 April |
| Declaration of Election Expenses | Friday 12 June |
Notice of Election
You can view the Notice of Election for the King’s Lynn & West Norfolk area of Norfolk County Council.
Nomination forms
Download the nomination form below if you wish to become a candidate.
They are available in PDF and Word document format.
Download Nomination Form (.pdf)
Download Nomination Form (.docx)
Agents and candidate guidance
Guidance for candidates standing in the 2026 election is available on the Norfolk County Council website.
Agents and candidate briefing session
The session has now been completed. However, you can still download the presentation below.