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 (Local elections in Buckinghamshire were last held on 1 May 2025 and take place every 4 years) |
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.
No nominations were received for the above poll. This election will be rescheduled with a new polling date confirmed in due course.
View the Notice of Uncontested Election (PDF, 68KB)
Neighbourhood Plan Referendums for the Burnham and Wexham areas will be held on Wednesday 29 April 2026.
View the:
- Burnham Notice of Referendum (PDF, 102 KB)
- Wexham Notice of Referendum (PDF, 103 KB)
View more information about the Burnham and Wexham Neighbourhood Plans on our Neighbourhood Planning pages.
| Application | Deadline for receipt |
|---|---|
| Last date for registration | Monday 13 April 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 5pm Tuesday 14 April 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates & Anonymous Elector Documents | 5pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Deadline for receiving new proxy applications | 5pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |