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

Shackerstone Parish Council (Odstone Ward)

• View the notice of election: Shackerstone Parish Council (Odstone ward)
• Deadline to submit nominations: 4pm, 12 September 2025
• Guidance and nomination papers for prospective candidates may be downloaded from the Electoral Commission (www.electoralcommission.org.uk)
• Nominations must be submitted in person, by appointment. Please contact Electoral Services online or call 01455 238141 to make an appointment
• If the election is contested, a poll will be held on 9 October 2025

Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton Ward) 

• View the notice of election: Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton Ward)
• This election is uncontested as the Returning Officer received fewer nominations than there were vacancies
• View the statement of persons nominated: Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton ward)
• View the notice of uncontested election: Witherley Parish Council (Fenny Drayton ward)

Notices of vacancy

Markfield Parish Council

• View the notice of vacancy: Markfield Parish Council
• Deadline to request an election: 10 September 2025 
• If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 13 November 2025 

Stanton Under Bardon Parish Council

• View the notice of vacancy: Standon Under Bardon Parish Council
• Deadline to request an election: 10 September 2025 
• If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 13 November 2025 

Earl Shilton Town Council (Church ward)

• View the notice of vacancy: Earl Shilton Town Council (Church ward)
• Deadline to request an election: 18 September 2025
• If an election is requested, it will take place no later than 21 November 2025

Last updated: 04/09/2025 09:27