Clapham Park and Streatham St Leonard’s by-elections – Thursday 9 July 2026

The Clapham Park and Streatham St Leonard’s by-elections will both take place on Thursday 9 July 2026. These elections will determine the local government Councillors in the Clapham Park and Streatham St Leonard’s wards.

Candidates and agents

When considering whether you want to stand as a candidate, we strongly advise you to read the Electoral Commission's guidance for candidates in full.  Guidance for candidates and agents at local government elections in England  

Nominations for these by-elections are managed by Lambeth’s Returning Officer.

If you would like to stand as a candidate, please contact Lambeth Electoral Services to request a nomination pack. Contact the voting and elections team

Important Deadlines: 

EventDate
Publication of Notice of Election Thursday 4 June 
Delivery of candidate nomination papersBetween 9:30am and 4pm on working days, from Friday 5 June
Close of nominations4pm, Friday 12 June
Publication of statement of persons nominatedBy 4pm, Monday 15 June