Forthcoming elections
Common Council elections
City-wide elections for Common Council will be held on 19/20 March 2025. There will be 100 vacancies across the 25 Wards.
To be eligible to vote in these elections, we must have received a completed voter registration form by 30 November 2024 to be on the Ward Lists. These will be published 16 February 2025. Voters are made up of the residents and appointed worker voters across the City.
Details of the Wardmote and Polling station venues will be sent to voters shortly.
Standing as a Candidate
More information on how to stand as a candidate or register your interest can be found on the Speak for the City website.
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Date |
Time |
Event |
|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan | 10am | Candidates and Agents briefing |
| 16 Jan | 12pm | Candidates and Agents briefing |
| 18 Feb | n/a | Notice of Election |
| 18 Feb | 9.15am | Nomination period begins |
| 25 Feb | Noon | Close of Nominations |
| 5 March | 5pm | Deadline for applying to vote by post |
| 12 March | 5pm | Deadline for applying for a proxy vote |
| 19 March | TBC | Wardmotes |
| 20 March | 8am - 8pm | Polling Day for contested elections |