Lambeth Borough Council Elections – Thursday 7 May 2026

Elections for Lambeth Council will take place on Thursday 7 May 2026. Council elections are held every 4 years and were last held on 5 May 2022. These elections will determine the local government councillors in all 25 Lambeth 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

Nominations for the Lambeth Borough Council Elections are managed by Lambeth’s Returning Officer. 

If you would like to stand as a candidate, please request a nomination pack by contacting the voting and elections team

Important deadlines

EventDate
Publication of Notice of Election Friday 27 March
Delivery of candidate nomination papersBetween 10am and 4pm on working days, from Friday 27 March
Close of nominations4pm, Thursday 9 April 
Publication of statement of persons nominatedBy 4pm, Friday 10 April