County Council Elections and District Ward by-elections - Thursday 1 May 2025

Cotswold District is split into 8 County Council divisions with one Councillor for each.  In addition, we have by-elections in both Tetbury with Upton and Watermoor District Wards following the resignation of Councillor Twells and Selwyn respectively. 

Notice of election, county
Notice of county, district

Poll cards should begin arriving and will include details of the division and, where appropriate ward election.  If electors need to change any of their details or would like to change their method of voting they must do so by the following dates:

Register to vote      midnight, Friday 11 April     www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Apply for a postal vote     5pm, Monday 14 April         www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote    
Apply for a proxy vote      5pm, Wednesday 23 April   www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote

Information about how to register or apply for a postal or proxy vote can be found on the Electoral Commission’s site.