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
- Check a list of candidates standing in each ward
- Download the Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF)
- Download the Notice of Election Agents (PDF)
Candidates and agents briefings
- Watch a video of the post-nominations candidates and agents briefing.
- Watch a video of an earlier online briefing.
Useful documents
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Download the candidate spending limits for the 2026 Local Elections.
- 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.