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2027 Elections

Overview

Scheduled Local Elections - Thursday 6 May 2027

Residents will have the opportunity to vote in the local elections taking place on Thursday 6 May 2027.

These elections will determine who represents local communities on the Council and makes decisions about the services that matter most to residents, including waste collection, environmental services, housing, planning, highways and social care. The election will include all 70 seats that make up Cheshire West and Chester Council as well as the Town and Parish Council seats across the borough.  

As preparations progress, this page will be updated with key information for voters, candidates, agents and anyone wishing to work at the election.

Key Election Dates

The timetable for the elections will be published once formally confirmed.

Important dates will include:

  • Notice of Election
  • Deadline to register to vote
  • Deadline to apply for a postal vote
  • Deadline to apply for a proxy vote
  • Polling Day
  • Verification and Count

Please check this page regularly for updates.

Register to Vote

To vote in the May 2027 local elections, you must be registered to vote.

You can register online in just a few minutes through the Government's Register to Vote service.

If you cannot attend your polling station on polling day, you may wish to apply to vote by post or proxy.

A postal vote allows you to vote by post before polling day.

A proxy vote allows someone you trust to vote on your behalf.

Application forms and online applications for the above can be found via the below link.

Register to Vote

Voter Identification

You will need to bring an accepted form of photographic identification when voting in person at a polling station.

Examples of accepted identification include:

  • Passport
  • Driving licence
  • Older Person's Bus Pass
  • Disabled Person's Bus Pass
  • Blue Badge

The full list of accepted forms of Photo ID can be found on the Electoral Commission website.

If you do not have an accepted form of ID, you may be able to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate.

Further information will be published closer to the election.