Current Elections

Current Elections

Community Governance Review - The Wolfords Joint Parish Council

Stratford-on-Avon District Council is carrying out a Community Governance Review of The Wolfords Joint Parish Council to consider whether the current parish warding and councillor representation remain fair and proportionate ahead of the 2027 parish elections. The review focuses in particular on representation for Little Wolford Ward. A public consultation is now open until Friday 12 June 2026, giving residents and interested parties the opportunity to comment and have their views considered before a final decision is made by Full Council. Further details about the review, including the Terms of Reference, background information and how to take part, are available on the dedicated Community Governance Review page.

Voter ID

The Elections Act 2022 requires voters who are on the Register of Electors to show photographic identification at polling stations before they are given a ballot paper.

If you do not have any photo ID, you will be able to apply for Voter Authority Certificate - a free photographic identification document specific for the purposes of voting. Applications for Voter Authority Certificates should be made via the Government portal at Link - http://https://www.gov.uk/apply-for-photo-id-voter-authority-certificate

If you have a photographic identification document that has expired, it may still be accepted as long as the photograph is still a good likeness of you. As an elector, if you feel that you might not have any photo ID and do not wish to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, you can always apply for a postal vote.

More information regarding Voter ID including frequently asked questions and a list of the accepted forms of Identification can be found at our dedicated Voter ID page.

Voting if you have a disability

To learn more about accessibility during elections and the support we provide to help every voter take part with confidence, please visit the dedicated accessibility information page. You'll find details on available assistance, accessible voting options, and how we work to ensure an inclusive election experience for all.

Elections & Electoral Registration Privacy Notice

Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Electoral Registration and Elections Privacy Notice document sets out what personal information is held by the council's Returning Officer and Electoral Registration Officer, why it is held and how it is used.

It also gives details about who to contact for further information.

Privacy Notice for Electoral Registration and Elections.

Standing for Election

If you are thinking of standing for election in the future, the best source of information to help you through the process is published by the Electoral Commission. Guidance for Candidates and Agents

You may wish to have a look at our Be a Councillor pages, where you can download relevant information booklets.

The Government Equalities Office may be able to help people with a disability with financial support in order to stand for election. For more information please see the guidance on gov.uk.

Apply to join our temporary election team

You can apply to work on election day. A number of positions are available including presiding officers, poll clerks and counting staff. No experience is necessary for some positions but to apply for a presiding officer position you need at least two years' experience as a poll clerk. The fees paid for these positions varies depending upon the type of election. If you are interested in applying to work for us on this year's election, please email staffourelections@stratford-dc.gov.uk

Past Election Results

Election results are published after each count. They can be found on our dedicated Election Results page.

Further Information

For further information, please contact Election Services:

• Email: elections@stratford-dc.gov.uk
• Telephone: 01789 260208

For press enquiries, please contact 01789 260105.