Future elections being held in Cheltenham
The next scheduled elections to take place in Cheltenham will be borough council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026. This page will be updated with the relevant notices as more information becomes available.
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
Nomination packs will be available to collect from the electoral services office in March 2026. Please contact the office on 01242 264132 or email [email protected] to arrange an appointment.
You can find out more information on being a councillor on the Local Government Association website.
How to vote
- To vote in an election you need to be registered. To register to vote please visit GOV UK website.
- There is now a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting in person at a polling station.
- To apply to vote by post or proxy, you can apply online or by completing a paper application form and return it to [email protected] or Electoral Services, Municipal Offices, Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 9SA.