Currently, three types of elections are held at different times across the town: UK general elections, elections for a Police and Crime Commissioner, and local elections for Parish, Borough, and County Councils.

The next Parish Council elections for Cheltenham are expected on 7th May 2026.

The next Borough Council elections for Cheltenham are expected on 7th  May 2026.

Elections for Gloucestershire County Council are set for 1st May 2025.

The election for Gloucestershire Police and Crime Commissioner last took place on 2nd May 2024.

The most recent UK general election took place on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Following the general election, The House of Commons must elect (or re-elect) its Speaker , and is always the first thing it does on the first day it meets after an election.

The new Parliament will meet Tuesday 9 July 2024 to elect of the Speaker of the House of Commons.

The State Opening of Parliament 2024 and the King’s Speech will follow on Wednesday 17 July 2024.

To vote in any of the elections above you can use this link to register to vote.

Once you have registered to vote you can use this link to apply for a postal vote.