Norfolk County Council Elections
On Thursday 7 May 2026 residents in Breckland will go to the polls to have their say on who represents them at Norfolk County Council.
Norfolk County Council's election page is available onthe Norfolk County Council website. (opens new window)
County division boundaries
There have been changes to the Norfolk County Council division boundaries since the last County Council elections. These changes followed a review carried out by the Local Government Boundary Commission for England.
Norfolk County Council have published information regarding the newElectoral Boundaries on their webpage. (opens new window)
Finding your county division
You can find out which county division you live in by using theLocal Government Boundary Commission for England (opens new window) map tool.
Statements and Notices
Statements and Notices relating to the Norfolk County Council elections will be published on this page as the timetable progresses:
- Notice of Election - Norfolk County Council Divisions (PDF, 88 KB)(opens new window)
- Notice of Election Agents - All Divisions (PDF, 155 KB)(opens new window)
- Statement Of Persons Nominated - All Divisions (PDF, 167 KB)(opens new window)
Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Receipt of Nominations | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Withdrawal of Candidate | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Appointment of Election Agents | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Election Agents | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Statements of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Last Date for Registration | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Postal Vote Applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Lost Postal Ballot Papers | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Last Day to Issue Replacement Spoilt or Lost Postal Ballot Papers | 5:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Day of Poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Counting of the Votes | Friday 8 May 2026 |
| Declaration of Candidates Expenses | Friday 12 June 2026 |
Printed and published by the Deputy Returning Officer, Breckland Council, Elizabeth House, Walpole Loke, Dereham, Norfolk, NR19 1EE
Candidates and Agents
Candidate Briefing
A Candidates and Agents Briefing (PDF, 722 KB) was held for those intending to stand in these elections and was held on Tuesday 17 March 2026.
Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England (opens new window) have been provided by the Electoral Commission.
Nomination pack - Local Government Elections England (opens new window) have been provided by the Electoral Commission.
