Local Elections
Local elections will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026 to elect new local councillors in the borough.
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday, 26 March 2026 |
| Start of nomination period | Thursday, 26 March 2026 (10am-4pm) |
| Poll cards delivered to registered electors | from Thursday, 26 March - until Monday, 30 March 2026 |
| Latest time for delivery of nomination papers, including consents to nomination, certifications for registered political parties, and requests for party emblems – these 16must reflect the political parties register held by the Electoral Commission if you are standing as a party candidate | Thursday, 9 April 2026 (by 4pm) |
| Last date to apply to register to vote | Monday, 20 April 2026 (midnight) |
| Last day to apply online to vote by post or download and print a postal proxy application form | Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (5pm) |
| Last day to cancel or amend a current postal vote application email: electoral.services@sutton.gov.uk | Tuesday, 21 April 2026 (5pm) |
| Last day to apply online to vote by proxy or | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (5pm) |
| Latest time for receipt of Voter Authority Certificate applications | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (5pm) |
| Reissue postal voting pack – if you do not receive your postal ballot paper, contact Electoral Services 020 8770 4179, who will be able to assist | Thursday, 30 April 2026 - until 5pm, Thursday, 7 May 2026 |
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Polling Day |
Thursday, 7 May 2026 (Polling Stations times 7am-10pm) |
| Deadline to apply for a medical emergency proxy, occupation, service or employment emergency proxy | Thursday, 7 May 2026 (5pm) |
| If you do not have an acceptable form of photo ID and it is too late to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate - apply for an emergency proxy based on photo ID | Thursday, 7 May 2026 (5pm) |
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Count (to be held at Westcroft Leisure Centre, Westcroft Road, Carshalton, SM5 2TG invite only) |
Thursday, 7 May 2026 (10pm) |
| Declaration of results |
Friday, 8 May 2026 |
Please be advised that all notices and results will be added to the 'Election notices' page as soon as they are published.
The count commences at 10pm after the close of the poll on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
Results will be added here on Friday, 8 May 2026.
We are available and here to help.
Helpline: 020 8770 4179
Office Address: Electoral Services Office, Civic Offices, St Nicholas Way, Sutton, SM1 1EA - (appointment only)
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