Elections 2026 and 2027

Timetable dates May 2027

The current timetable for the May 2027 Local Elections is set out in the table below. 

 

Publication of Notice of Election

Wednesday 31 March 2027

Receipt of Nominations                                                   

4:00pm Thursday 8 April 2027

Withdrawal of Candidate                                                 

4:00pm Thursday 8 April 2027

Appointment of Election Agents                                     

4:00pm Thursday 8 April 2027

Publication of Notice of Election Agents                        

4:00pm Thursday 8 April 2027

Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated               

4:00pm Friday 9 April 2027

Last Date for Registration                                                           

11:59pm Monday 19 April 2027

Receipt of Postal Vote Applications                              

5:00pm Tuesday 20 April 2027

Last day for Voter Authority Certificates                        

5:00pm Tuesday 27 April 2027

Publication of Notice of Poll                                                       

Tuesday 27 April 2027

Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications                               

5:00pm Tuesday 27 April 2027

Appointment of Poll and Count Agents                                

Wednesday 28 April 2027

First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers     

Thursday 29 April 2027

Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers  

5:00pm Thursday 6 May 2027

Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications            

5:00 pm Thursday 6 May 2027

Day of Poll                                                  

7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 6 May 2027

Return of Election Expenses                                                    

Thursday 10 June 2027