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Elections in your area

Thursday 7 May 2026

You will have two ballot papers to fill out.

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Mayor of Lewisham

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • All areas in Lewisham vote for the council's mayor, in addition to the councillors for their ward. The Mayor of Lewisham is elected to lead the council. The Mayor chairs the council cabinet, directs the council's strategy, and sets the council budget.

You will have one vote, and can choose from eight 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.

London Borough of Lewisham

Blackheath ward

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for London borough councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms. Most London wards elect more than one councillor, which is why you may have more than one vote.

    London boroughs are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Child and adult social care
    • Schools and education
    • Rubbish collection and recycling
    • Housing and planning
    • Libraries and museums
    • Roads and pavements
    • Sports facilities and public parks

    Councils are funded by a combination of council tax, business rates, and grants from the UK government. Councillors are not paid a salary, but they do receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

    Learn more about English local government from New Local.

You will have three votes, and can choose from 15 candidates.

Get ready to vote:

  • How to vote

    This election uses First-past-the-post.

    Mark an X in the box for your preferred candidates.

    You can mark up to three candidates.

    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.

  •

    Your polling station is:

    John Ball Nursery School
    (Early Years Centre)
    Hurren Close
    London

    It will be open from 7a.m. to 10p.m. on Thursday 7 May 2026

    You don't need to take your poll card with you.

    If you have a postal vote, you can hand it in at this polling station on election day up to 10pm. When handing in postal votes, you will need to complete a form, giving your name, address, how many postal votes you are handing in, and why you are handing in those postal votes.

    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 28 April 2026

  • Register to vote

    You need to be registered in order to vote. If you aren't registered to vote visit https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

    Register before midnight on 20 April 2026 to vote on 7 May 2026.

    Send your postal and proxy vote applications to your local electoral registration team. You can also contact them to find out if you’re on the electoral register, and if you already have a postal or proxy vote.

    London Borough of Lewisham Electoral Registration Officer
    Lewisham Town Hall
    Catford Road
    Catford
    SE6 4RU
    http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@lewisham.gov.uk

  • 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

    • If you already have a postal vote or successfully apply by 31 March 2026, your pack will be sent from 20 April 2026.
    • If you apply after 31 March 2026 up to 5pm on 21 April 2026, your pack will be sent from 28 April 2026.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact London Borough of Lewisham on 020 8314 6086.

    London Borough of Lewisham
    http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/
    electoral.services@lewisham.gov.uk

    Replacement packs can only be issued from 30 April 2026 until 5pm on 7 May 2026.

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