Types of elections
There are three types of elections held in the Borough:
- local government
- parliamentary
- police and crime commissioner
Local government elections are held every year on a four-year cycle. Each year during years one to three, a third of the Councillors for the Borough of Broxbourne are elected to each of the ten wards in the Borough. In year four, Councillors are elected to Hertfordshire County Council in each of the six divisions comprising the Borough of Broxbourne.
Parliamentary (General) elections for the Broxbourne Constituency are held on a five-year cycle or when called by Parliament.
Police and Crime Commissioner elections are held on a four-year cycle.
Local Council Election– Thursday 7 May 2026
The Borough Council Election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026. This election will be to duly elect councillors to Borough of Broxbourne Council.
Significant election calendar dates
Thursday 9 April 2026, 4pm - close of candidate nominations.
Monday 20 April 2026 - deadline for receiving applications for registration to vote.
Tuesday 21 April 2026, 5pm - deadline for:
- new postal vote applications
- amendments or cancellations of postal proxy vote applications
- changes to existing postal vote arrangements
- changes to existing proxy vote arrangements
Tuesday 28 April 2026, 5pm - deadline for new proxy vote applications (excluding emergency applications) and Voter Authority Certificate applications.
Thursday 7 May 2026, 7am to 10pm - polling day.
More information
If you would like more information about elections in the Borough of Broxbourne, please email elections@broxbourne.gov.uk.