With the final meeting of the current council out of the way, it’s time to elect a new one.
The timetable for the election is:
| Publication of Notice of Election | Wednesday 25 March 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00 pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00 pm Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00 pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00 am to 10:00 pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Return of Election Expenses | Friday 12 June 2026 |
Notice of council election (PDF)
Notice of mayoral election (PDF)
Candidates for mayor of Newham must pay a £500 deposit (returnable if you receive 5% or more the votes cast). There is no deposit for council candidates.
To vote in these elections you must:
- be registered to vote at an address in Newham
- be 18 or over on the day of the election
- be a British, Irish, qualifying Commonwealth citizen, qualifying EU citizen
- not be legally excluded from voting
Polling stations will be open between 7am and 10pm on Thursday 7 May. Due to the recent changes in election law, you must take photographic ID with you.
Voters who have registered to vote by post will be able to post their ballot paper to the Council. If you would like to register to vote by post, you can complete an online application at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote.
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