The next local elections in New Zealand are scheduled with voting closing at 12 noon on Saturday, October 11, 2025. Voting is conducted by postal vote only, with voting papers sent to enrolled voters between September 9 and September 22, 2025. Election signs can go up from August 9, 2025, and must be removed by October 10, 2025, at 11:59 pm. Official results are declared around October 17, 2025. In the United Kingdom, the next local elections are set for Thursday, May 7, 2026. This includes elections for London borough councils and many other local authorities following a postponement of some elections originally scheduled for 2025 due to local government restructuring. In Western Australia, the local government elections will take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Please specify the country or locality if looking for more specific local election dates or regions. Summary for main regions:
- New Zealand: Voting closes October 11, 2025 (postal voting)
- United Kingdom: Next local elections on May 7, 2026
- Western Australia: Local elections on October 18, 2025