Election Results

Elections results for the City Council Elections are available here.

What elections were taking place? 

City Council Elections 2026

Following a boundary review, there were all-out elections to 60 seats across 21 new wards, on Thursday 7 May 2026. 

Candidates and Agents 

The guidance and forms you need to complete for your spending returns are all downloadable from the Electoral Commission website. The returns must be accompanied by a signed declaration by you as the agent and candidate (unless you acted as your own agent) to confirm the returns are complete and accurate. 

Candidates and agents who have questions about the candidate spending rules or need practical advice to complete their return, can get in touch with pef@electoralcommission.org.uk to arrange an appointment or get advice.  

The deadline to submit the returns is Friday 12 June. We prefer the returns are submitted by hand but there is no provision in law requiring hand delivery so the Returning Officer will accept e-mailed returns. There is no need to book an appointment to submit returns but please ensure it is received by a member of the Democratic Services team. We simply accept your submission and do not check or interrogate it in anyway.