County council elections

Find out when the next election is and how you can take part

Overview

The County Council elections on Thursday 1 May 2025 have been postponed due to devolution. This is initially for a year, but likely to be until elections for the shadow authority take place. Read our news article for more information.

Register to vote

You can register to vote on the GOV.UK site.

You can also apply for a postal vote or apply for a proxy vote on the GOV.UK site.

Where to vote

You can find where to vote on the Democracy Club website.

Becoming a councillor

Find out more about who can be a councillor and how.