City of Lincoln Council Elections – Thursday 7 May 2026
Elections will be held for the City of Lincoln Council on 7 May 2026.
11 seats, one from each of the 11 wards in the city, will be up for election.
Information for Prospective Candidates
Guidance for Candidates and Agents can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
A candidate briefing will be held remotely via Microsoft Teams on Thursday 26 March 2026 at 6pm. To register your interest please email electoral@lincoln.gov.uk.
Election Timetable 2024
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Action |
Date |
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Publication of Notice of Election |
By 30 March 2026 |
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Deadline for Nominations |
9 April 2026 (4pm) |
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Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated |
10 April 2026 (4pm) |
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Publication of Notice of Poll |
By 28 April 2026 |
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Deadline for Receiving Applications for Registration |
20 April 2026 (Midnight) |
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Deadline for Postal and Postal Proxy Applications |
21 April 2026 (5pm) |
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Deadline for Proxy Applications |
28 April 2026 (5pm) |
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Deadline for Voter Authority Certificates |
28 April 2026 (5pm) |
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First Date for Re-issue of Lost Postal Votes |
30 April 2026 |
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Last Date for Replacement Postal Votes |
7 May 2026 (5pm) |
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Deadline for Emergency Proxy Applications |
7 May 2026 (5pm) |