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About English Local Elections
The 2026 English local elections take place on Thursday 7 May 2026, with 4,851 council seats contested across 134 local authorities. Most of these seats were last up for election in 2022. Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm. Results are expected from Friday 8 May onwards. Count down the days until the English Local Elections with our live countdown timer.
When is English Local Elections in other years?
The following is a list of dates of when English Local Elections will happen in the future, and past dates.
Future English Local Elections dates
| Event | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| English Local Elections 2026 | Countdown |
Past English Local Elections dates
| Event | Date | Link |
|---|---|---|
| English Local Elections 2026 | Countdown |