Upcoming elections and legal notices
Local government elections
The next local government election will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026.
This will be an all‑out election, which means all 60 council seats will be up for election. Each of Walsall’s 20 wards has three councillors, meaning you can vote for up to three candidates.
Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm.
You must:
- be registered to vote
- show an accepted form of photo ID
If you've recently moved or turned 18, you may not be registered. You can register to vote until midnight on 20 April 2026.
Find out about accepted forms of ID or apply for a voter authority certificate.
Poll cards
If you are registered and eligible to vote, you'll receive your poll card between 27 and 30 March 2026.
Your poll card will tell you where your polling station is. Your ward or polling station may have changed because of the boundary review.
Ways to vote
If you’re not able to get to the polling station, there are other ways to vote. Find out more about voting by post or by proxy, and when you need to apply.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 20 March 2026 |
| Receipt of nominations | 4pm, Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Withdrawal of candidate | 4pm, Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Appointment of election agents | 4pm, Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4pm, Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4pm, Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Last date for registration | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of postal vote applications | 5pm, Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Last day for voter authority certificates | 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of proxy vote applications | 5pm, Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Appointment of poll and count agents | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Last day to issue replacement spoilt or lost postal ballot papers | 5pm, Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm, Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Day of poll | 7am to 10pm, Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Return of election expenses | Friday 12 June 2026 |
We will publish candidate information and other legal notices as the election process take place.
Download list
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Notice of Election 7 May 2026Download PDF (79.99KB)
Results
We will publish the results on this website as they are declared at the count. This takes place on Friday 8 May 2026.
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.
