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 (x2 councillors to be elected)
- Norton Canes
- Western Springs
Notices
- Notice of Election
- Statement of Persons Nominated (to be published on 10 April)
- Notice of Poll (to be published on 28 April)
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 |
- Notice of Vacancy - Hednesford Pye Green Ward
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Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy exists in the office of Ward Councillor for the Hednesford Pye Green Ward.
After the required notice of vacancy has been given to the undersigned, in writing, by two local government electors for the local authority area, an election to fill the vacancy would normally be held within thirty-five days (computed in accordance with Section 243(4) of the Local Government Act, 1972).
If no request for an election is received, the seat will remain vacant*.
Requests can be made to the Proper Officer at:
Civic Centre, Beecroft Road, Cannock, WS11 1BG
Tim Clegg
Proper Officer / Chief Executive
Dated: 18 March 2026
*The election has been called and will be held on 7th May 2026 to correspond with the already scheduled local elections.