People across Norwich will go to the polls on Thursday 7 May to elect 14 city councillors and 13 county councillors.
The statements of persons nominated have now been published. This means voters can find out who is standing in each of the 13 wards and divisions across the city.
Residents are being encouraged to make sure they are ready to vote. This includes registering before the deadline and checking they have an accepted form of photo ID if they plan to vote at a polling station.
Louise Rawsthorne, Returning Officer, said: “Local elections are an important opportunity to have your say on the issues that affect your community. We want to make sure everyone who is eligible can take part, so please take a few minutes now to check you are ready to vote.
“If you plan to vote at a polling station, you will need to show photo ID. If you do not have an accepted form of ID, such as a passport or driving licence, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate.”
What you need to know
Register to vote
You must be registered to vote by 11.59pm on Monday 20 April.
Register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Ways to vote
Once registered, you can vote:
• by post (deadline 21 April 5pm). You can apply online for the first time this year
• at a polling station on Thursday 7 May, between 7am and 10pm
• by proxy (deadline 28 April 5pm), where someone votes on your behalf
Voter ID
If you vote at a polling station, you will need to show photo ID. Check the government’s approved list to make sure you have an accepted form.
If you do not have photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate. The deadline to apply is Tuesday 28 April.
Current political make-up of Norwich City Council
The council currently has no overall control. Of the 39 seats, there are 19 Labour councillors, 16 Green councillors, one Independent councillor and three Liberal Democrat councillors.
Across the 13 wards, the number of candidates standing in the election on 7 May 2026 is as follows: 14 Conservative, 14 Labour, 14 Liberal Democrat, 14 Green, 14 Reform UK, one British Democratic Party and one Communist Party of Britain.
Find out who is standing in your area on the May 2026 election page.
Information about the County Council elections being held on the same day can be found here.
