Current elections
Scheduled elections
The last scheduled election that took place in this area was to elect councillors to Leicestershire County Council. This took place on 1 May 2025. You can find the results on our election results 2025 page.
The next scheduled election is due to take place on 6 May 2027, to elect councillors to Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and all parishes in the Hinckley and Bosworth area.
By-elections
Barwell Parish Council (St Marys ward)
We have received 10 requests from registered electors to fill the vacancy on Barwell Parish Council with an election.
This election will take place no later than 12 August. More information will be published here.
Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Planning Referendum
A referendum to decide if the reviewed Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Plan should be 'made' will take place on Thursday 10 July 2025.
For more information about the Neighbourhood Plan, please visit our page about the reviewed Market Bosworth Neighbourhood Plan
Parish by-elections
- Elections to fill vacancies on the following parish councils are due to take place on 10 July 2025:
- Barwell Parish Council – Redhall ward
- Burbage Parish Council – Tilton ward
- Witherley Parish Council – Atterton, Fenny Drayton and Witherley wards
- View the Notice of Election (all parishes)
- Deadline to submit nominations: 4pm, Friday 13 June 2025
- Guidance and nomination papers for prospective candidates may be downloaded from the Electoral Commission (electoralcommission.org.uk)
- Nominations must be submitted in person, by appointment. Please contact Electoral Services: Electoral Services contact form online or call 01455 238141 to make an appointment
- If the election is contested, polling day will be held on 10 July 2025
Notices of vacancy
Earl Shilton Town Council (Weavers ward, two vacancies)
- View the notices of vacancy: Earl Shilton Town Council (Weavers ward)
- Deadline to request an election: 1 July 2025
- If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 4 September 2025
Earl Shilton Town Council (Townlands ward)
- View the notice of vacancy: Earl Shilton (Townlands ward)
- Deadline to request an election: 18 June 2025
- If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 21 August 2025
Last updated: 11/06/2025 10:33