Future elections

Find out when next elections are due for the different levels of government.

General and European Parliament elections

UK Parliamentary elections (general election) 

These should be held every five years. The last scheduled Parliamentary election took place on Thursday 4 July 2024.

European Parliamentary elections 

These are typically held every five years. The last UK European election took place on Thursday 23 May 2019.

Local elections

Combined Authority Mayor elections 

These are held every four years. The last Combined Authority Mayor election took place on Thursday 2 May 2024.

Police Crime Commissioner elections 

These are held every four years. The last Police Crime Commissioner election took place on Thursday 2 May 2024.

County Council elections 

These are held every four years. The last County Council elections took place on Thursday 6 May 2021.

District Council elections 

These are held every four years. The last District Council elections took place on Thursday 4 May 2023.

Parish and Town Council elections 

These are held every four years. The last Parish and Town Council elections took place on Thursday 4 May 2023 and are held in combination with District Council elections.

By-elections and referendums

By-elections and referendums can take place at any time and information will be included on this page.