Future elections

The following elections are scheduled to take place in the next four years:

  • Thursday 7 May 2026 - Hounslow Council elections

By-elections

Two types of by-election may occur at short notice. Any by-elections announced will appear on this page.

Council ward by-elections

A council ward by-election is usually held after a casual vacancy occurs during the four-year term of office of elected councillors.

A casual vacancy occurs when a councillor ceases to be a councillor as a result of, for example:

  • their death
  • their resignation
  • becoming disqualified
  • being no longer qualified to remain elected

Parliamentary by-elections

A parliamentary constituency by-election is held if a vacancy occurs due to either the Member of Parliament's:

  • death
  • early termination of membership of the House of Commons following a successful recall petition
  • disqualification or expulsion from the House of Commons during the term of a Parliament

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