Timetable for local elections takng place on Thursday, 7 May 2026.

Publication of notice of election   Friday, 20 March 2026
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