Current elections

Current elections and by-elections

Next elections

The next scheduled elections are:

Maiden Erlegh and Whitegates ward by-election – 5 June 2025
Redhatch Ward of Earley Town Council by-election – 5 June 2025

Notice of Elections

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 go here for local elections and here for parish elections. Please ensure you complete the correct nomination papers. If you are unsure, contact the Elections Team.

Nomination deadline - 4pm Thursday 8 May 2025

Nominations will be accepted from 10am on Wednesday 30 April 2025. The deadline to submit a completed nomination will be at 4pm on Thursday 8 May 2025.

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 - Tuesday 29 April 2025
Nominations can be received between 10am to 4pm - from Wednesday 30 April
Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate - 4pm on Thursday 8 May
Deadline for Receipt of Nominations - 4pm on Thursday 8 May
Statement of Persons nominated - 4pm on Friday 9 May
Notice of Poll – Wednesday 28 May
Deadline to Register to Vote - Midnight Monday 19 May
Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements – 5pm Tuesday 20 May
Deadline for New Postal Vote Applications - 5pm Tuesday 20 May
Deadline for Proxy Vote Applications - 5pm Wednesday 28 May
Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents – Thursday 29 May
First Day to Issue Replacement Postal Ballot Papers – Friday 30 May
Day of Poll - 7am to 10pm Thursday 5 June
Deadline for Replacement Postal Ballot Papers - 5pm Thursday 5 June
Count - Overnight Thursday 5 June from 10pm
Return of Election Expenses - Thursday 10 July

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.