On Thursday 2 May 2024, local elections will be held in Sandwell to elect local councillors. One seat will be up for election in each ward.
You will be voting in three elections:
- the local council election - check who is standing in each ward
- the West Midlands Mayoral election
- and the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for the West Midlands election.
Whether you vote by post or at a polling station, you will receive three ballot papers.
The ballot paper for the council election will be peach (a pale orangey pink), and the ballot paper for the Mayoral election will be yellow. The ballot paper for the PCC election will be green.
About the local elections
Check the candidates standing in each ward
You can view a list of the candidates standing in every ward by downloading the Statement of Persons Nominated. You can also download the Notice of Election Agents.
Poll cards
Every registered voter will receive two poll cards this year due to the late confirmation of the Police and Crime Commissioner election.
This meant the Returning Officer was not able to combine the poll card for all the elections taking place but has a legal duty to send a poll card advising electors of the elections which are happening on 2 May, which is the reason for the second poll card.
Please do check your poll cards if you are voting in person to see if your polling station has changed. And make sure you take accepted photographic ID if you're voting at a polling station. Find out more about voter ID.
If you are not sure which ward you live in, you can check by entering your postcode.
What you need to know about voting in 2024
- To vote in 2024, you must be registered to vote.
- If you're voting at a polling station, remember you will need to show photographic ID. That includes anyone voting by proxy on someone else's behalf. Find out more about voter ID.
- If you vote by post and you hand in your postal vote instead of posting it back to us, there are important changes to be aware of regarding how many postal votes one person can hand in. You will also have to fill in a form if you are handing in postal votes in person. Find out more about changes to handing in postal votes. Remember, the easiest way to return your postal vote to us is by post.
- If you want to vote by post or vote by proxy (someone voting on your behalf) you can now apply online.
- There are changes to some polling stations - check your poll card to make sure you go to the right place.
Watch the video and read on to find out which types of photographic ID will be accepted and how to apply for free photo ID if you don't have any.
Key dates for the 2024 elections
Here are key dates for this year's elections:
- Publication of Notice of Election (start of pre-election period) - Thursday 21 March 2024. Download the Notice of Election.
- Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated (details of candidates published) - Friday 5 April 2024
- Last date to register to vote - Tuesday 16 April 2024
- Deadline for receipt of postal vote applications - 5pm Wednesday 17 April 2024
- Last day for Voter Authority Certificates - 5pm Wednesday 24 April 2024
- Deadline for receipt of proxy vote applications - 5pm Wednesday 24 April 2024
- Polling day - Thursday 2 May 2024 (polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm)
You can download a full timetable for these elections to view dates for nominations and more.
Download the situation of polling stations and notice of poll.
About the Police and Crime Commissioner and Mayoral elections
You can download the PCC notice of election, the statement of persons nominated and the notice of election agents for the PCC election. View the notice of election sub-agents.
You can download the CAM notice of election, the statement of persons nominated and the notice of election agents for the CAM election. View the notice of election sub-agents.