Electoral Notices 2026

Suffolk County Council Elections

Election Update: Nominations Closed

Nominations have now closed for the Suffolk County Council elections taking place on Thursday, 7 May 2026. Please find the formal statutory notices regarding candidates, agents, and polling stations below.

Which Division am I in? Depending on where you live in our community, you will fall into either the Kesgrave Division or the Rushmere St Andrew Division.

Kesgrave Division

Rushmere St Andrew

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Important Voting Deadlines

To ensure your voice is heard, please take note of the following statutory deadlines for the May 2026 elections:

Monday 20 April (Midnight): Deadline to register to vote.
Tuesday 21 April (5pm): Deadline for new postal vote applications.
Tuesday 28 April (5pm): Deadline for Voter ID (Voter Authority Certificate) and Proxy applications.
Thursday 7 May (7am–10pm): Polling Day.

East Suffolk Election Information page

For a comprehensive guide on voting, finding your polling station, and past results, we highly recommend visiting the official East Suffolk Council website.

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Need more assistance?

Contact the Electoral Services Team at elections@eastsuffolk.gov.uk.

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Notice of Election: Suffolk County Council 2026