Upcoming elections
- Thursday 4 September 2025 - Stopsley By-election
- May 2027 - Luton Borough Council councillor elections
- May 2028 – Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner election
- No later than Wednesday 15 August 2029 - United Kingdom general election
Stopsley by-election on Thursday 4 September 2025
On Thursday 4 September 2025 between the hours 7am and 10pm, residents will go to the polls on to elect a Councillor for the Stopsley Ward.
Election notices
- Notice of election - published on Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Statement of persons nominated and notice of poll - published on Thursday 7 August 2025
- Appointment of election agents - published on Thursday 7 August 2025
- Situation of polling stations - published on Thursday 7 August 2025
Deadlines for voters at this election
- Electoral registration application - Monday 18 August 2025
- Postal vote and postal proxy vote application - Tuesday 19 August 2025 at 5pm
- Proxy vote application - Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 5pm
- Voter Authority Certificate application (VAC) - Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 5pm
- Emergency proxy application - Thursday 4 September 2025 at 5pm
Ward maps
Find my polling station
Photo ID
You need photo ID to vote at a polling station
Please note that neither bank cards or images on a mobile phone are acceptable forms of ID for this election. If you do not have a photo ID, please apply for a Voter Authority Certificate (VAC) by Wednesday 27 August 2025 at 5pm.
Postal vote handling
If you hand deliver your postal vote to a polling station or the Town Hall, you will need to complete a ‘Postal Vote Return Form’ for your vote to be counted.
You may not hand deliver more than 5 postal votes for other electors (excluding your own). If you are a political campaigner, you can only hand in your own postal vote, and those of close relatives.
Election timetable for candidates
Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Earliest date to officially become a candidate
- Earliest date to be supplied with a copy of the electoral register
Thursday 31 July 2025
- First day for submission of nomination papers
Thursday 7 August 2025 at 4pm
- Deadline for submission of nomination papers
- Deadline for appointment of election agents
- Last date for withdrawal of a candidate
By Friday 8 August 2025 at 4pm
- Publication of statement of persons nominated, including notice of poll and situation of polling stations
Thursday 28 August 2025
- Deadline for appointment of counting agents
- Deadline for appointment of polling agents
Thursday 4 September 2025
- Polling day (7am to 10pm)
- Verification and count at Town Hall (10pm)
Thursday 9 October 2025
Deadline for return of election spending returns
Candidates and Agents briefing
We are not holding a specific briefing for this election. If you require guidance on completing nomination papers or any other aspect of the election, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected] or call 01582 546088.