Timetable for local elections takng place on Thursday, 7 May 2026.
| Publication of notice of election | Friday, 20 March 2026 |
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| Receipt of nominations | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4pm |
| Withdrawal of candidate | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4pm |
| Appointment of election agents | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4pm |
| Publication of notice of election agents | Thursday, 9 April 2026, 4pm |
| Publication of statements of persons nominated | Friday, 10 April 2026, 4pm |
| Last date for registration | Monday, 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of postal vote applications | Tuesday, 21 April 2026, 5pm |
| Last day for voter authority certificates | Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5pm |
| Publication of notice of poll | Tuesday, 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of proxy vote applications | Tuesday, 28 April 2026, 5pm |
| Appointment of poll and count agents | Wednesday, 29 April 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | Thursday, 7 May 2026, 5pm |
| Day of poll | Thursday, 7 May 2026, 7am to 10pm |
| Return of election expenses | Thursday, 11 June 2026 |