Upcoming elections and legal notices
Local government elections
The next local government election is due to take place on Thursday 6 May 2027.
Walsall Council operates on an election by thirds cycle. This means that local elections are held in three years out of every four, with one-third of councillors elected each time.
May 2026 results
How long each councillor will serve
The term of office for each councillor will depend on their results.
| Result position | Term length | Term ends |
|---|---|---|
| Highest number of votes | 4 years | May 2030 |
| Second-highest number of votes | 2 years | May 2028 |
| Third-highest number of votes | 1 year | May 2027 |
From 2027, Walsall will return to an electing by thirds cycle. 20 councillors (one third) will be elected every year for a four-year term. There are no elections in the fourth year.
