Leicestershire County Council election (1 May 2025)

An election was held on 1 May 2025 to elect councillors to Leicestershire County Council.

There are nine county divisions in the Hinckley and Bosworth area. Each division has one county councillor.

You can find out more information about the County Council and the other county divisions on Leicestershire County Council's elections webpage (leicestershire.gov.uk)

On the same day, a by-election was also held to fill a casual vacancy in the Stretton Ward of Burbage Parish Council.

By-elections in the Atterton, Fenny Drayton and Witherley wards of Witherley Parish Council were also scheduled to take place on 1 May, but no nominations were received. See the notices below for more information.

Election notices

The following statutory notices were published throughout the election timetable and include information about the nomination period, who stood for election, the registration deadlines and the addresses of polling stations:

• Notice of election (Leicestershire County Council)
• Statements of persons nominated (Leicestershire County Council)
• Statement of persons nominated (Burbage Parish Council - Stretton ward)
• Notice of election agents (Leicestershire County Council)
• Notices of uncontested election (Witherley Parish Council)
• Notices of poll and situations of polling stations (Leicestershire County Council)
• Notice of poll and situation of polling stations (Burbage Parish Council – Stretton Ward)   
   

Working at the election

Although these elections have passed, we are always happy to accept applications to be added to our staffing pool. Please visit our election jobs for a list of roles and our online interest form.

Last updated: 06/05/2025 15:55