Information about forthcoming elections and by-elections
Unscheduled elections
Borough Council by-elections
Heacham and Snettisham Ward
An election for one councillor in the Heacham borough ward and one councillor in the Snettisham borough ward is scheduled for 6 August 2026.
View statement of persons nominated (Heacham)
View statement of persons nominated (Snettisham)
- View Notice of election agents (Heacham)
- View Notice of election agents (Snettisham)
- Notice of election
- Election timetable
Parish Council by-elections
Grimston Parish Council
An election for three councillors to Grimston Parish Council has been requested and scheduled for 20 August 2026.
Please see the Notice of Election below for nomination information.
Scheduled elections
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.