Current Elections
Please use the dropdown links below to find the information you need on current elections taking place in the Malvern Hills District.
A by-election took place in the Tenbury ward on Thursday 30 April 2026 following the resignation of Councillor Andrew Willmott.
A by-election will take place on Thursday 21 May 2026 to elect a councillor for the Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick ward of Malvern Hills District Council following the resignation of Councillor Peter Whatley.
Notice of Election will be published on Wednesday 15 April 2026, this notice is the start of the elections process. Nomination papers are available below. Nomination papers must be delivered by hand to the Returning Officer, Meeting Room 2, Council House, Avenue Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3AF on any working day from Wednesday 15 April 2026, between 10am and 4pm (excluding bank holidays) but no later than 4pm on Thursday 23 April 2026.
Nomination papers must be subscribed by two local government electors from the Alfrick, Leigh & Rushwick ward. The Electoral numbers of subscribers are required for form 1a – Nomination paper. Candidates and agents may request the required electoral numbers by contacting Electoral Services using the contact details below or by requesting a copy of the Electoral Register. We will require the full name and full address of each subscriber to provide their electoral number. The nomination paper should be completed with the candidates details and political party (if applicable) before it is signed by the subscribers.
Candidates or agents should book an appointment for an informal check of their completed nomination papers. Informal checks ensure the nomination paper is completed correctly and that minor errors or omissions are avoided. Minor errors may invalidate a nomination. An appointment must be booked to ensure the team is available to conduct the informal check. If an appointment is not booked the nomination paper can still be submitted but an informal check may not be available. To book an informal check call 01684 862200 or email
Further information about standing as a candidate, including qualifications, disqualifications and guidance on completing nomination papers is available from www.electoralcommission.org.uk/nominations
Electors who would like to vote by post at this election can apply online at Apply Postal Vote on GOV.UK before 5pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026. Applications may also be made by post (please find the details below in the “Voting by Post” section). Information about voting by proxy is available below.
Notice of Poll & Situation of Polling Stations - ALR
Statement of Persons Nominated – List of Candidates
No elections are scheduled to take place in Malvern Hills on Thursday 7 May 2026. This is because all of our district and parish councillors are elected at the same time once every 4 years. The last scheduled election was May 2023. Other councils have different electoral cycles. The next scheduled elections in Malvern will take place on Thursday 6 May 2027. By-elections may be called before the scheduled elections if a seat on the council becomes vacant, for example if a councillor resigns.