An election will be held on 7th May 2026 to elect x1 councillor for each of the following wards:
- Brereton and Ravenhill
- Cannock Longford and Bridgtown
- Cannock Park and Old Fallow
- Chadsmoor
- Etching Hill and the Heath
- Hawks Green with Rumer Hill
- Heath Hayes and Wimblebury
- Hednesford Green Heath
- Hednesford Hills and Rawnsley
- Hednesford Pye Green
- Norton Canes
- Western Springs
Election Timetable
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 27 March 2026 |
| Nominations Commence | Monday 30 March 2026 |
| Good Friday (OFFICES CLOSED) | Friday 3rd April 2026 |
| Easter Monday (OFFICES CLOSED) | Monday 6 April 2026 |
| Close of Nominations | Thursday 9 April 2026 at 4pm |
| Deadline for Withdrawals of Nominations | Thursday 9 April 2026 at 4pm |
| Deadline for Appointment of Election Agent | Thursday 9 April 2026 at 4pm |
| Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated | Friday 10 April 2026 at 4pm |
| Deadline for Applications to Register to Vote | Monday 20 April 2026 |
| Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 5pm | |
| Deadline for New Proxy Vote Applications | Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 5pm |
| Deadline for receiving Applications for Voter Authority Certificates | Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 5pm |
| Publication of Notice of Poll | Tuesday 28 April 2026 |
| Deadline for Appointment of Polling and Counting Agents | Wednesday 29 April 2026 |
| Polling Day | Thursday 7 May 2026 - 7am to 10pm |
| Deadline for Replacement of Lost / Spoilt Postal Votes | Thursday 7 May 2026 at 5pm |
| Deadline for Emergency Proxy Applications | Thursday 7 May 2026 at 5pm |
| Last time to alter the register to correct clerical error | Thursday 7 May 2026 at 9pm |