Where are elections taking place on 7 May?

To find out if elections are happening in your area, go to the Electoral Commission election information page and enter your postcode. 

Scotland and Wales

There are elections for the Scottish Parliament and Senedd Cymru/Welsh Parliament taking place on 7 May.

The Scottish Parliament election is a chance for our members to vote to shape Scotland’s future as we seek a Scottish Government that is aligned with PCS Scotland's demands on issues such as workers’ rights, defending public services, progressive taxation and equality. 

The PCS Scottish executive committee launched the PCS Scotland Charter for the election at Scottish conference on 13 March. It includes our demands on defending public services, championing workers’ right and equality, having a voice in Scotland’s future and uniting against racism and fascism.

Have a look at the charter and lots of other great content, including our campaign video, on the Scotland web page.

Voters in Cymru/Wales will take part in the Senedd elections — an event of particular significance this year due to major changes in the voting system.

 The PCS manifesto for the Senedd elections sets out our key demands for prospective elected representatives, based on our democratically agreed policies. It is designed for members to use when engaging with candidates — so that before you cast your vote on 7 May, you understand their positions and what these mean for your employment and for our wider communities across Wales. 

Read the manifesto and find more information on the Cymru/Wales web page.

England

In England, scheduled elections are being held with all seats to be contested in: 

• 32 London boroughs

• Six county councils

• Six unitary authorities, including the newly-created East Surrey and West Surrey

• 16 metropolitan districts

• Three district councils.

A half of seats will be contested in:

• Seven district councils

A third of seats will be contested in:

• 12 unitary authorities

• 16 metropolitan districts

• 38 district councils

In six local areas, including five London boroughs and Watford, voters will directly elect their council leaders, who are also known as local authority mayors (not to be confused with regional or metro mayors who hold a wider set of devolved functions).

Many areas across England will also be electing parish and town councillors.

Check you’re registered to vote

To vote in the 7 May elections you must be registered to vote by 11.59pm on 20 April. 

Find out how to register to vote on the Electoral Commission register to vote page. Also on the Electoral Commission website you will find information on getting ready to vote, including applying to vote by post, applying to vote by proxy, voting in person and voter ID. 

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