Current and upcoming elections
View the dates, notices and timetables for upcoming elections and referendums in Buckinghamshire.
The dates, notices and timetables for upcoming elections and referendums in Buckinghamshire are published on this page.
There are different types of elections and referendums. The most common ones are:
Dates of elections
| Type of election | Next scheduled election |
|---|---|
| Local and Parish Council elections | 3 May 2029 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner election | 4 May 2028 |
| General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) | To be confirmed |
Upcoming elections
View full information on the upcoming elections in the dropdowns below.
There will be a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for the Gerrards Cross area on Thursday 23 October 2025.
View the:
- Gerrards Cross Notice of Referendum (PDF, 114KB)
- Gerrards Cross Notice of Poll (PDF, 100KB)
View more information about the Gerrards Cross Neighbourhood Plan on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
Gerrards Cross Neighbourhood Planning Referendum Timetable
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 7 October 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 8 October 2025 |
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Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents |
5pm on 15 October 2025 |
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Deadline for receiving new proxy applications |
5pm on 15 October 2025 |
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Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications |
5pm on 23 October 2025 |
There will be a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for the Chesham area on Thursday 6 November 2025.
View the:
- Chesham Notice of Referendum (PDF, 114KB)
- Chesham Notice of Poll (PDF, 103KB)
View more information about the Chesham Neighbourhood Plan on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 21 October 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 22 October 2025 |
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Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents |
5pm on 29 October 2025 |
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Deadline for receiving new proxy applications |
5pm on 29 October 2025 |
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Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications |
5pm on 6 November 2025 |
There will be a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for the Aston Abbotts area on Thursday 20 November 2025.
View the:
- Aston Abbotts Notice of Referendum (PDF, 114 KB)
- Aston Abbotts Notice of Poll (PDF, 98 KB)
View more information about the Aston Abbotts Neighbourhood Plan on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 4 November 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 5 November 2025 |
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Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents |
5pm on 5 November 2025 |
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Deadline for receiving new proxy applications |
5pm on 12 November 2025 |
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Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications |
5pm on 20 November 2025 |
There will be a By Election for the Ashley Green ward of Ashley Green Parish Council on Thursday 4 December 2025.
View the:
- Ashley Green Notice of Election (PDF, 84 KB)
Standing as a candidate for this By Election
To stand for election, candidates must complete valid nomination papers and submit these to the Deputy Returning officer no later than 4pm on 7 November 2025. You can find full details for submitting nominations further down the page.
You should check your eligibility to stand for election first.
Guidance for candidates is available on the Electoral Commission website.
You as a candidate are responsible for making sure you're eligible and are not disqualified.
Completing nomination papers
You can download the template nomination papers on the Electoral Commission's website. The papers consist of:
- 1a Nomination paper
- 1b Home address form (part 1 and part 2)
- 2c Candidate's consent to nomination (including the pages of legislation)
You then only need to fill in the following forms in certain circumstances:
- certificate of authorisation, if you plan to use a political party name or description
- request for a party emblem, if you plan to use a political party's emblem
- notification of election agent, if you're nominating yourself for the unitary election
View and download the nomination papers
Subscribers for your nomination paper
Your nomination paper must be signed/subscribed by 2 local government electors, that are listed on the 1 October electoral register. The electors must be registered within the Ashley Green ward in which you are standing for election.
Electoral Services can provide you with the subscribers’ elector number, if you can confirm their name and address. Or you can request for a copy of the electoral register for the area you are standing election in, by completing the request form and send it to Electoral Services.
How and when to submit nomination papers
You can submit nomination papers from 10am on Thursday 30 October until 4pm on Friday 7 November 2025. This must be on a weekday between 10am and 4pm.
Nomination papers must be delivered in person to a Deputy Returning Officer at:
The Gateway
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
HP19 8FF
To book an appointment to hand deliver nomination papers, email [email protected] or call 01296 798141.
After you submit nomination papers
After we have received and accepted your nomination papers, we will give you a letter confirming that the nomination is valid and give more information about election arrangements.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 18 November 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 19 November 2025 |
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Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents |
5pm on 26 November 2025 |
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Deadline for receiving new proxy applications |
5pm on 26 November 2025 |
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Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications |
5pm on 4 December 2025 |
There will be a By Election for the South ward of Hazlemere Parish Council on Thursday 4 December 2025.
View the:
- Notice of Election Hazlemere (PDF, 100 KB)
Standing as a candidate for this By Election
To stand for election, candidates must complete valid nomination papers and submit these to the Deputy Returning officer no later than 4pm on 7 November 2025. You can find full details for submitting nominations further down the page.
You should check your eligibility to stand for election first.
Guidance for candidates is available on the Electoral Commission website.
You as a candidate are responsible for making sure you're eligible and are not disqualified.
Completing nomination papers
You can download the template nomination papers on the Electoral Commission's website. The papers consist of:
- 1a Nomination paper
- 1b Home address form (part 1 and part 2)
- 2c Candidate's consent to nomination (including the pages of legislation)
You then only need to fill in the following forms in certain circumstances:
- certificate of authorisation, if you plan to use a political party name or description
- request for a party emblem, if you plan to use a political party's emblem
- notification of election agent, if you're nominating yourself for the unitary election
View and download the nomination papers
Subscribers for your nomination paper
Your nomination paper must be signed/subscribed by 2 local government electors, that are listed on the 1 October electoral register. The electors must be registered within the South ward of Hazlemere Parish Council in which you are standing for election.
Electoral Services can provide you with the subscribers’ elector number, if you can confirm their name and address. Or you can request for a copy of the electoral register for the area you are standing election in, by completing the request form and send it to Electoral Services.
How and when to submit nomination papers
You can submit nomination papers from 10am on Thursday 30 October until 4pm on Friday 7 November 2025. This must be on a weekday between 10am and 4pm.
Nomination papers must be delivered in person to a Deputy Returning Officer at:
The Gateway
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
HP19 8FF
Book an appointment to hand deliver nomination papers by contacting [email protected] or by calling 01296 798141.
After you submit nomination papers
After we have received and accepted your nomination papers, we will give you a letter confirming that the nomination is valid and give more information about election arrangements.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 18 November 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 19 November 2025 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents | 5pm on 26 November 2025 |
| Deadline for receiving new proxy applications | 5pm on 26 November 2025 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm on 4 December 2025 |