Local elections in the London Borough of Bromley are held in all wards every four years in May.
The next scheduled local elections are due to be held on 7 May 2026.
Who can be a candidate?
In order to stand as a candidate, there a number of qualifications that you must meet relating to:
- your age
- your nationality
- your qualifying address
You cannot be a candidate if you do not meet the criteria or are disqualified because:
- you work for Bromley Council
- or you hold a politically restricted post with another local authority of body
- there are various other disqualifications relating to criminal convictions and bankruptcy.
More information can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you are qualified to stand and are not subject to any disqualifications. Neither the Returning Officer nor the Electoral Commission can confirm this to you. If you are in doubt about your eligibility you should seek legal advice.
How do I become nominated?
Most candidates are nominated through a political party. However, an individual can stand as an Independent candidate in their own right.
Before anyone can be accepted as a candidate they need to complete a nomination paper and get the relevant number of people who are registered to vote in the ward in which they wish to stand as a candidate to sign to subscribe their nomination.
When elected, councillors have to agree to follow a code of conduct.
Local Elections 2026 - Useful information for candidates and agents
- We will be holding a candidates and agents briefing session at 5pm on Tuesday 10 March 2026 via Microsoft Teams, where the Returning Officer and his staff will provide information on these elections and be available to answer any questions you have. If you would like to attend, please email carol.ling@bromley.gov.uk and mark.jempson@bromley.gov.uk so that the link can be sent to you.
- Nomination packs can be found on the Electoral Commission website.
- To stand for election you must submit the relevant papers by hand. These can only be submitted to the Returning Officer (as provided in the Notice of Election) between 10am and 4pm on each working day from Monday 30 March to 4pm Thursday 9 April 2026. It is recommended that an appointment is made to submit nomination forms.
- We provide informal checks of nomination paperwork prior to formal submission to help identify and correct any errors.
- To book an appointment to submit a nomination, or to arrange an informal check, please contact carol.ling@bromley.gov.uk and mark.jempson@bromley.gov.uk
Further information
More information on how to become a councillor can be found at GOV.UK and the Local Government Association website.