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Elections in your area

Thursday 7 May 2026

There may also be parish, town or community council elections in some areas.

Ipswich local election (postponed)

2026 Unitary reorganisation - Ipswich Borough Council

This election will not go ahead in May 2026, as originally planned.

Ipswich Borough Council is taking part in a programme of local government reorganisation. The May 2026 election will be postponed while this reorganisation is completed.

Suffolk local election (postponed)

2026 Unitary reorganisation - Suffolk County Council

This election will not go ahead in May 2026, as originally planned.

Suffolk County Council is taking part in a programme of local government reorganisation. The May 2026 election will be postponed while this reorganisation is completed.

  • Voting by post

    If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until 21 April 2026 to Apply for a postal vote.

    Read more about applying for a postal vote.

    If you have a postal vote, your local council will send your postal voting pack around three weeks before polling day.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Ipswich Borough Council on 01473 432000.

    Ipswich Borough Council
    http://www.ipswich.gov.uk/
    elections@ipswich.gov.uk

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