Future Elections
On this page you will find information about upcoming elections. Some scheduled elections have been affected by Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).
Wychavon District Council elections 6 May 2027 (Cancelled)
The next scheduled elections to Wychavon District Council were due to take place on 6 May 2027. As Wychavon will be abolished on 1 April 2028 as part of LGR, it is expected these elections won’t take place.
The order formally cancelling these elections will be approved by Parliament later in 2026 or early 2027. They will be replaced by elections to the new South Worcestershire Council.
Please see the section further down this page on South Worcestershire Council election for more information.
Parish and town council elections 6 May 2027
The next scheduled elections for parish and town councils will take place on 6 May 2027 as planned. They are not affected by LGR.
South Worcestershire Council election 6 May 2027
The first election for the new South Worcestershire Council will take place on 6 May 2027. Those elected will not take charge of running services immediately. Instead, they will form a Shadow Authority, making the key decisions needed to establish the new council ahead of it formally taking over responsibility for services on 1 April 2028.
Once the new council is created, the councillors elected in May 2027 will become members of South Worcestershire Council.
Between 6 May 2027 and 1 April 2028 all councillors currently elected to Wychavon will have their terms extended by 12 months to ensure residents are still properly represented.
More information about this election will be released nearer the time.
West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner election May 2028 (cancelled)
The Government has confirmed the next election for West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner, scheduled for May 2028, will not take place. This is due to the role being abolished.
Strategic responsibility for policing will be transferred to an elected mayor. In areas like ours that do not have an elected mayor, a Police and Crime Board will be set up. This area will be represented on that board by councillors from the new South Worcestershire Council.
UK General Election August 2030 (at the latest)
The date of the next UK General Election has not yet been announced.
Under current legislation, the next General Election must take place no later than August 2030, although the Prime Minister can request an earlier election.