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Upcoming elections
Mayoral and Ward Councillor Elections 2026
The next scheduled elections for the Mayor and Ward Councillors for Watford Borough Council will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Mayoral Election 2026
- Notice of Election - Local Authority Mayoral Election (PDF 107kB)
- Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF 145kB)
- Notice of Election Agents (PDF 90kB)
Ward Elections 2026
Callowland Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Callowland Ward (PDF 97kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Callowland Ward (PDF 90kB)
Central Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Central Ward (PDF 96kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Central Ward (PDF 90kB)
Holywell Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Holywell Ward (PDF 100kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Holywell Ward (PDF 90kB)
Leggatts Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Leggatts Ward (PDF 97kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Leggatts Ward (PDF 91kB)
Meriden Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Meriden Ward (PDF 95kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Meriden Ward (PDF 91kB)
Nascot Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Nascot Ward (PDF 96kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Nascot Ward (PDF 91kB)
Oxhey Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Oxhey Ward (PDF 97kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Oxhey Ward (PDF 91kB)
Park Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Park Ward (PDF 96kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Park Ward (PDF 90kB)
Stanborough Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Stanborough Ward (PDF 94kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Stanborough Ward (PDF 90kB)
Tudor Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Tudor Ward (PDF 95kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Tudor Ward (PDF 89kB)
Vicarage Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Vicarage Ward (PDF 97kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Vicarage Ward (PDF 90kB)
Woodside Ward
- Statement of Persons Nominated - Woodside Ward (PDF 96kB)
- Notice of Election Agents - Woodside Ward (PDF 89kB)
Poll Cards
Poll cards will be delivered from Wednesday 25 March 2026 by Royal Mail. Please contact us if you haven't received one.
Your poll card will show:
- Your voting preference
- Where your polling station is (if voting in person)
Some polling stations have changed. If this affects you, it will be clearly shown on your poll card.
Please keep your poll card safe. You do not need it to vote, but bringing it with you will make the process quicker.
Key Dates and Deadlines
| Event | Deadline | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 9am |
| Start of Nominations | Thursday 26 March 2026 | 10am |
| Deadline for receipt of nominations | Thursday 9 April 2026 | 4pm |
| Deadline to register to vote | Monday 20 April 2026 | Midnight |
| Deadline for new postal and postal proxy vote applications or changes | Tuesday 21 April 2026 | 5pm |
| Deadline for Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) applications | Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 5pm |
| Deadline for new proxy vote applications | Tuesday 28 April 2026 | 5pm |
| Polling Day | Thursday 7 May 2026 | 7am-10pm |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | Thursday 7 May 2026 | 5pm |
| Count and Result Declaration | Friday 8 May 2026 | When complete |
Register to Vote
You must be on the electoral register to vote. Deadline for residents to register is 12 midnight on Monday 20 April 2026. Applications received after the deadline will still be processed but you will not be eligible to vote at these elections.
Postal Votes
Applications for new, amendments or cancellation of postal votes must be received before the deadline of 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
More information on postal voting
Proxy Votes
The deadline to appoint a proxy is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
More information on proxy votes
Voter ID
To vote at a polling station you will need to bring photo ID. For more information and a full list of accepted ID can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
If you do not have valid photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC). Deadline for applications is 5pm Tuesday 28 April 2026.
View more information on voter ID
Contact details
Watford Borough Council Elections Team
- Email: elections@watford.gov.uk
- Telephone: 01923 278369
For more information about all aspects of an election and voting please visit the Electoral commission website.
