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

Mayor of Watford

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

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

    Read more about the Mayor of Watford.

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

Watford Borough Council

Park ward

This election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

  • This is an election for district councillors.

    Councillors represent the people of their ward on the council. Councillors are elected for four-year terms, and most wards have more than one councillor. This council elects one third of its councillors each year, which is why you may only have one vote.

    District councils are responsible for many different services, including:

    • Rubbish collection and recycling
    • Housing and planning
    • 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 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.

  •

    Your polling station is:

    St Lukes Church
    Langley Way
    Watford

    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

  • Voting by post

    The deadline to apply for a postal vote for the elections taking place on 7 May 2026 was 21 April 2026. You can apply for a postal vote in future elections.

    Read more about voting by post.

    If you have a postal vote

    • If you already have a postal vote or successfully apply by 29 March 2026, your pack will be sent from 17 April 2026.
    • If you apply after 29 March 2026 up to 5pm on 21 April 2026, your pack will be sent from 24 April 2026.

    If you have not received your postal voting pack, you can contact Watford Borough Council on 01923 278369.

    Watford Borough Council
    http://www.watford.gov.uk/
    elections@watford.gov.uk

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

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