Current elections

Scheduled elections

The next scheduled election is due to take place in 2027 on Thursday 6 May, to elect councillors to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and all parishes in the Hinckley and Bosworth area.

By-elections

Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton Under Bardon Neighbourhood Planning Referendum

A referendum to decide if the Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton Under Bardon Neighbourhood Plan should be made will take place on 17 September 2026.

For more information about the Neighbourhood Plan, please visit our page about Bagworth, Thornton and Stanton Under Bardon Neighbourhood Plan

• View the notice of referendum

Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton ward)

• The nomination period for this by-election has now closed
• As we received no valid nominations for this election, it is uncontested. A new election will start within 35 working days of 30 July 2026
• View the notice of uncontested election: Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton ward)

Notices of vacancy

Groby Parish Council (Groby ward)

• View the notice of vacancy: Groby Parish Council (Groby ward)
• Deadline to request an election: 27 August 2026
• If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 2 November 2026

Last updated: 12/08/2026 09:56