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 |
| 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 Buckingham area on Thursday 22 January 2026.
View the:
- Buckingham Notice of Referendum (PDF, 126KB)
- Buckingham Notice of Poll (PDF, 88KB)
View more information about the Buckingham Neighbourhood Plan on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 6 January 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 7 January 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents | 5pm on 14 January 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new proxy applications | 5pm on 14 January 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm on 22 January 2026 |
There are two vacancies in the Stokenchurch ward of Stokenchurch Parish Council. No nominations were received from candidates wishing to stand for election for the poll scheduled for 29 January 2026. These vacancies must be filled by election. A new day of poll will be scheduled in due course.
View the Notice of Uncontested Election (PDF, 61KB)
There will be a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum for the Stoke Hammond area on Thursday 5 February 2026.
View the:
- Stoke Hammond Notice of Referendum (PDF, 122KB)
- Stoke Hammond Notice of Poll (PDF, 116KB)
View more information about the Buckingham Neighbourhood Plan on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | 20 January 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm on 21 January 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents | 5pm on 28 January 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new proxy applications | 5pm on 28 January 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5pm on 5 February 2026 |