Residents of Cheshire West and Chester will have the opportunity to vote in local elections on Thursday 6 May 2027. These elections will determine representatives for local communities on the Council, influencing decisions on services such as waste collection, environmental services, housing, planning, highways, and social care. All 70 seats on the Cheshire West and Chester Council are up for election, alongside Town and Parish Council seats across the borough.
Key election dates, including the Notice of Election, deadlines for registering to vote, applying for postal or proxy votes, Polling Day, and the verification and count, will be published once formally confirmed. The council advises checking the official page regularly for updates.
To be eligible to vote in the May 2027 local elections, individuals must be registered. Online registration is available through the Government's Register to Vote service. Options for postal votes, allowing voters to cast their ballot before polling day, and proxy votes, where a trusted person can vote on behalf of the elector, are also available. Application forms can be found online.
Voters attending a polling station in person will need to present an accepted form of photographic identification. Examples include a passport, driving licence, Older Person's Bus Pass, Disabled Person's Bus Pass, or a Blue Badge. A full list of accepted Photo ID is available on the Electoral Commission website. Those without accepted ID may be able to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, with further information to be released closer to the election.
