Information for candidates and agents

The following information is to assist candidates and agents ahead of the Local Elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Statement of Persons Nominated and Notice of Election Agents

• Download the Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF)
• Download the Notice of Election Agents (PDF)

Candidates and agents briefings

Briefing sessions for candidates and agents will be held on:

• Tuesday 14 April at 2pm (Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DB.)

• Tuesday 14 April at 6pm (Council Chamber at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury, B69 3DB.)

• Wednesday 15 April at 5.30pm (online - join the meeting on Teams)

You only need to attend one of the sessions.

Watch a video of an online briefing.

Useful documents

• Download the Notice of Election

• Download the Display of Election Posters Code of Practice

• Download the candidate spending limits for the 2026 Local Elections.

• Download the Electoral Malpractice Reporting Form.

• Download the verification number.

• Read the Electoral Commission's Principles for Campaigning Respecfully and Safely

What happens to postal votes?

This useful video shows you what happens to postal votes.

Results of previous elections

You can view the results of previous elections.

Political make-up of Sandwell Council

Sandwell is a Labour-controlled council divided into 24 wards represented by 72 ward councillors.

Check the current political make-up of Sandwell Council.