Published: Friday, 10th April 2026
Residents are being encouraged to make sure they’re ready to vote in the upcoming Norfolk County Council elections, as the list of candidates is published today.
All county council divisions across Norfolk are up for election on 7 May. A total of 78 candidates are standing for election across the 14 county council divisions within the King’s Lynn & West Norfolk area. Full details of all valid nominations can be found at west-norfolk.gov.uk/nccelection.
Each division will elect one county councillor to represent them once votes are counted.
Make sure you’re registered
Polling cards were sent out last month to everyone already on the electoral register. Anyone not yet registered still has time to do so—the deadline is 11.59pm on Monday 20 April. Registering is quick and easy at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Ways to vote
Voters can choose to cast their ballot:
- In person at a polling station
- By post
- By proxy, by appointing someone they trust to vote on their behalf
Photo ID required
Voters will once again need to show photo ID at polling stations. Accepted forms include passports, driving licences, and PASS-accredited cards.
Anyone without an accepted form of ID can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. Applications must be submitted by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April. Visit electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID or call 0800 328 0280 for details.
Postal and proxy voting deadlines
- Postal vote and postal proxy applications:
Deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 21 April - New proxy vote applications (excluding postal proxy and emergency proxy):
Deadline is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April
Application forms and further guidance on voting by post or proxy are available at www.gov.uk/how-to-vote. For more information about voter eligibility, visit electoralcommission.org.uk.