The candidates seeking election to South Cambridgeshire District Council have been confirmed, after the deadline for nominations passed today (Thursday 9 April 2026).
Elections for all 45 seats on the District Council will be held on Thursday 7 May.
Parish Council elections will also be contested on 7 May in Fowlmere, Foxton, Papworth Everard, Thriplow Heathfield and Thriplow Village.
Get details of all the candidates standing in the 2026 District Council and Parish Council elections.
Residents are being reminded that, to vote in these elections, they must be on the electoral register. The deadline to register to vote is 11:59pm on Monday 20 April.
Anyone can apply online and it takes just five minutes to do so. Residents who are not registered by the end of the day on Monday 20 April will not be able to vote. If you were eligible to vote in last year’s elections and your details have not changed – it is very likely you will still be registered. If you are not sure whether you are registered, check your details with South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Elections team by emailing elections@scambs.gov.uk
If you want to apply for a postal vote, you must do this by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April. Due to recent changes in the law, postal votes now expire after three years. The District Council recently wrote to a number of affected residents to tell them their postal vote had been removed due to this change. Those residents will need to make a new application if they want to reinstate their postal vote.
If you want to apply for a proxy vote, the deadline to do that is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.
As is now normal process for local elections in England, voters will need to show an accepted form of photo ID at their polling station. If you do not have a photo ID that allows you to vote, you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate for free. This is a paper document with your photo on that you can use to prove your identity when voting. The deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate is 5pm on Tuesday 28 April.
You can find out where your polling station will be by visiting www.scambs.gov.uk and entering your postcode in the ‘In my area’ section. Details of polling stations are also included on poll cards that everyone who is registered to vote receives in the post.
South Cambridgeshire District Council’s Chief Executive and Returning Officer for the elections in May, Liz Watts, said: “Local elections are an important chance for residents to influence the future of our communities. Taking just a moment to register to vote ensures your voice is heard on the issues that matter to you - from the services you use every day to the long‑term ambitions for South Cambridgeshire. Being part of the democratic process is one of the most meaningful ways to help shape your community.”
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