Information about forthcoming elections and by-elections
Unscheduled elections
Police and Crime Commissioner by-election
Due to resignation, a Police and Crime Commissioner by-election is scheduled for 16 July 2026.
Find out more information and how you can vote below.
Borough Council by-elections
An election for one councillor in the Heacham borough ward and one councillor in the Snettisham borough ward is scheduled for 6 August 2026.
Please see the Notice of Election for nomination information.
Election timetable
The table shows key deadlines for registering and applying to vote at these elections.
| Date | What you need to do |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 21 July 2026 | Register to vote |
| 5pm on Wednesday 22 July 2026 | Apply for a postal vote or postal proxy vote |
| 5pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Apply for a voter authority certificate |
| 5pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026 | Apply for a proxy vote |
| 5pm on Thursday 6 August 2026 | Apply for an emergency proxy vote |
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.