Current elections

Current elections and by-elections

Next elections

The next scheduled election is:

Shinfield ward by-election – Thursday 5 December

Election notices

Shinfield ward by-election – Nomination Process

Please contact the Elections Team if you are interested in standing for election.

Nomination papers can be found on the Electoral Commission website. Please ensure you complete the correct nomination papers. If you are unsure, contact the Elections Team.

Nomination deadline - 4pm Friday 8 November

Nominations will be accepted from 10am on Friday 1 November 2024. The deadline to submit a completed nomination will be at 4pm on Friday 8 November 2024.

Nomination papers must be hand delivered to Electoral Services in person at the Civic Offices, Shute End, Wokingham, RG40 1WH. They will only be accepted between 10am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Please make an appointment to deliver your papers by emailing electoralservices@wokingham.gov.uk

The Electoral Services team are available to offer help and assistance. However, in the first instance, read the Electoral Commission’s Guidance for Candidates and Agents.

Key Dates

Publication of Notice of Election - Thursday 31 October
Nominations can be received between 10am to 4pm - from Friday 1 November
Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate - 4pm on Friday 8 November
Deadline for Receipt of Nominations - 4pm on Friday 8 November
Statement of Persons nominated - 4pm on Monday 11 November
Notice of Poll – Wednesday 27 November
Deadline to Register to Vote - Midnight Tuesday 19 November
Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements - 5pm Wednesday 20 November
Deadline for New Postal Vote Applications - 5pm Wednesday 20 November
Deadline for Proxy Vote Applications - 5pm Wednesday 27 November
Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents – Thursday 28 November
First Day to Issue Replacement Postal Ballot Papers – Friday 29 November
Day of Poll - 7am to 10pm Thursday 5 December
Deadline for Replacement Postal Ballot Papers - 5pm Thursday 5 December
Count - Overnight Thursday 5 December from 10pm
Return of Election Expenses - Thursday 9 January

Find your polling station

Your polling station may have changed since you last voted. Check your poll card to ensure that you go to the right location. See our Where to vote page for more information.

Election results

The May 2024 election results can be found on the local government and PCC election results page.

The July 2024 general election results can be found on general election 2024 results page.