Election timetable
You can check important dates for the Solihull local council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026 using the table below.
EventDate and time
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Tuesday 24 March 2026 |
| Receipt of nominations | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Withdrawal of candidate | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Appointment of election agents | 4:00pm Thursday 9 April 2026 |
| Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated | 4:00pm Friday 10 April 2026 |
| Last date for registration | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Receipt of postal vote applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 21 April 2026 |
| Last day for Voter Authority Certificates | 5:00pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Receipt of proxy vote applications | 5:00pm Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Appointment of poll and count agents | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| First day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers | Thursday 30 April 2026 |
| Last day to issue replacement lost postal ballot papers | 5:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Receipt of emergency proxy vote applications | 5:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Day of poll | 7:00am to 10:00pm Thursday 7 May 2026 |
| Return of election expenses | Friday 12 June 2026 |