Payment system issue
We are currently experiencing some issues with taking payments via our online forms. Therefore, we have taken these forms offline until the issue is resolved. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Full Borough Council elections are held in all wards every four years, usually the first Thursday in May. The next scheduled Borough and Parish council elections are Thursday 6 May 2027.
The nomination forms needed to stand as a candidate are available from the Electoral Services Office around two weeks before the election period starts. These forms, together with further guidance, can also be downloaded from the Electoral Commission's website. Forms for Borough councillor candidates and Parish councillor candidates.