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Thursday 18 December 2025

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

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Thursday 7 May 2026

You will have two ballot papers to fill out.

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

Suffolk local by-election

Pakefield division by-election

This election will be held on Thursday 18 December 2025.

This by-election was called because the elected member died.

You will have one vote, and can choose from five candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidate.

    You can mark up to one candidate.

    Read the instructions at the top of your ballot paper carefully.

    For more information, visit The Electoral Commission's website or ask an official at your polling station.

Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • The Mayor of Norfolk and Suffolk is a new position, and this will be its first election.

    The Norfolk and Suffolk Combined County Authority covers the areas of Norfolk and Suffolk county councils. It has a population of more than 1.7 million people. The Authority’s board consists of the leaders of the councils, and is chaired by the Mayor. The Authority has its own budget, and powers in areas including:

    • Transport and infrastructure
    • Employment and adult education
    • Housing and planning
    • Health and environment
    • Police and public safety

    Learn more about devolution in Norfolk and Suffolk.

We are currently aware of five candidates for this position. The official candidate list will be published after 9 April 2026, when this page will be updated. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

Suffolk local election

Carlton Colville division

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

We don't know of any candidates standing yet. The official candidate list will be published after 9 April 2026, when this page will be updated. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

  • You should get a "poll card" through the post telling you where to vote.

    If you haven't got one, or aren't sure where to vote, you should call East Suffolk Council on 01502 523320.

    East Suffolk Council
    https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/
    elections@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

    Read more about how to vote.

  • You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

    You do not need your poll card to vote. You must vote at your assigned polling station.

    If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate before 10 December 2025

  • 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 03 December 2025 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 East Suffolk Council on 01502 523320.

    East Suffolk Council
    https://www.eastsuffolk.gov.uk/
    elections@eastsuffolk.gov.uk

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