2025 Suffolk County Council Election
The Suffolk County Council election that would have ordinarily taken place on Thursday 1 May 2025 has now been postponed until Thursday 7 May 2026.
All electors registered and eligible to vote in 2026 will receive a poll card before polling day, which will let you know where you need to cast your vote.
On polling day, polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.
Find your current serving County Councillor
The new Suffolk County boundaries are a result of a review conducted by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England leading to The Suffolk (Electoral Changes) Order 2022. It will come into effect at the next County Council election.
Our electoral boundaries
Use our interactive mapping tool to view the new and old boundaries
Download our pdf map of the new and old boundaries
Key dates and deadlines for electors
The table below details key dates and deadlines for the upcoming county election.
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| Monday 20 April 2026 | Deadline (by 11:59pm) to register to vote (if you're not already registered) |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 | Deadline (by 5pm) for new applications to vote by post, or by postal proxy. |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 | Deadline (by 5pm) to make changes to, or to cancel existing postal vote arrangements. |
| Tuesday 28 April 2026 | Deadline (by 5pm) to apply to vote by appointing a proxy |
| Tuesday 28 April 2026 | Deadline (by 5pm) to apply for a voter authority certificate. You need to apply if you vote at a polling station and do not have one of the accepted forms of photo ID |
| Thursday 30 April 2026 | First day issuing replacement lost and spoilt postal votes |
| Thursday 7 May 2026 | Polling day. Polling stations open from 7am to 10pm |
| Thursday 7 May 2026 | Last chance to replace lost or spoilt postal votes. Deadline is 5pm |
| Thursday 7 May 2026 | Last chance to apply for an emergency proxy vote. Deadline is 5pm |
Information for candidates and agents
Candidates and agents can visit our dedicated candidates and agents webpage.
How to vote
To vote in an election, you must be registered.
If you've recently turned 18, or moved house, you may not be registered. You can register to vote online.
If you would like to vote in person at a polling station, you will need valid Voter ID.
If you are unable to attend the polling station, you can apply to vote by post. You are also able to apply for a proxy vote.
Contact us
Please email elections@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk
Please telephone 0300 1234000 (Option 7)
Our address is:
Endeavour House
8 Russell Road
Ipswich
IP1 2BX
Our opening hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. (Excluding bank holidays)
Visit our Contact us webpage for other ways to get in touch.