Upcoming elections

Newcastle has 78 council seats split across 26 areas, known as wards.

Voters in the city usually go to the polls to elect Newcastle City Council councillors in three out of every four years.

At each election one third of the seats are usually being contested.

However, due to boundary changes, at our most recent election in May 2026 we saw all 78 seats available.

From 2027 we will return to our usual three year cycle. The councillor elected in each ward who received the least votes in 2026 will be up for election first.

Our next council elections will take place on:

• 6 May 2027
• 4 May 2028
• 2 May 2030

Taking part in council elections

Information for voters

Ahead of any upcoming elections make sure you are registered to vote and understand how to vote. 

For more information see:

• register to vote
• how to vote

Standing to be a councillor

For information on standing for election to be a councillor see:

• standing as a candidate 

Working at an election

We recruit staff in a range of roles to work on our elections.

For more information see:

• working at elections

Local election results

Voting in the most recent scheduled elections for Newcastle City Council took place on Thursday 7 May 2026.  

Results of the Newcastle City Council election on 7 May 2026

For the results of previous elections see:

• previous election results