Suffolk County Council elections May 2026

Further details about the SCC elections will become available on the Suffolk County Council website.

All electors who are currently registered and eligible to vote will receive a poll card before polling day, which will let you know where you need to cast your vote.

On polling day, polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Key dates and deadlines for electors

The table below details key dates and deadlines for the upcoming county election.

Information for candidates and agents

Candidates and agents can visit our Information for candidates and agents webpage

How to vote

To vote in an election, you must be registered. 

If you've recently turned 18, or moved house, you may not be registered. You can register to vote online.

If you would like to vote in person at a polling station, you will need valid Voter ID.

If you are unable to attend the polling station, you can apply to vote by post. You are also able to apply for a proxy vote.

Contact us

Please email elections@baberghmidsuffolk.gov.uk

Please telephone 0300 1234000 (Option 7)

Our address is:

Endeavour House

8 Russell Road

Ipswich

IP1 2BX

Our opening hours are Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. (Excluding bank holidays)

You can also visit our Contact us webpage for other ways to get in touch.

Babergh County Divisions

The table below displays the boundary changes that will come into effect for the County elections in Babergh on Thursday 7 May 2026.