Current and future elections being held in Cheltenham
Have you got Voter ID? - Voters are now required to show photographic identity in the polling stations, further information is on our Voter ID webpage.
Find my polling station
On 7 May 2026, elections for Cheltenham Borough Councillors took place, alongside a referendum on the neighbourhood plan for Leckhampton with Warden Hill and a County Council by election in St Mark's and St Peter's electoral division. View the results of the elections held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
- Borough council election information
- Parish council election information
- Leckhampton with Warden Hill Neighbourhood Plan referendum
- Gloucestershire County Council by-election
Visit our types of election pages for information on how each type of election works.
Standing as a candidate
You must meet certain criteria to stand as a candidate for public office. The Electoral Commission has published candidate guidance and information for each type of election:
- Parish council elections - information for candidates
- Local government elections - information for candidates (covering Cheltenham Borough and Gloucestershire County Councils)
- Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner election - information for candidates
How to vote
- To vote in an election you need to be registered. To register to vote please visit GOV UK website.
- If you want to vote in person, including those acting as a proxy on behalf of another individual, you will need to bring an accepted form of identification (ID) to the polling station to get your ballot papers. Voters who do not produce a valid photo identification or Voter Authority Certificate will not be allowed to vote on the day.
- Alternatively, you can request to vote by post, instead of going to a polling station. The quickest and simplest way is to apply for a postal vote online. All applications, both online and paper, will require an identity check as part of the application process. To verify your identity, you will need to provide your date of birth and National Insurance number.
- You can vote by proxy if you are unable to get to the polling station. Voting by proxy means you can appoint someone you trust to vote on your behalf.