We are responsible for the administration of various elections, including:
- Local government elections
- Scottish Parliamentary elections
- UK Parliamentary elections
- Community Council elections
Byelection and other special elections, such as referendums, are held as and when required.
Forthcoming elections
- Local Government Election - 6 May 2027
- UK Parliamentary Election - 2029
- Scottish Parliamentary Election - 2032
These dates may be subject to new or revised legislation which mean polls may be moved to other dates.
By-elections can occur at any time with as little as seven weeks’ notice when a vacancy arises.
Unscheduled or snap elections can be called with a minimum of 25 working days’ notice.
How to vote
Different voting systems are used at different elections across the UK.
Find out about the different UK voting systemsElections team
Office hours are Monday to Thursday 8:45am-5pm, Friday 8:45am-3:45pm
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