Important
There are no planned elections (such as Local and Parish Council elections) in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for 2025.
There are different types of elections and referendums. The most common ones are:
- General elections (elections to the UK Parliament)
- Local and Parish Council elections
- Police and Crime Commissioner elections
- Referendums (which is a vote on a single issue)
- By-elections
Whether you can vote in an election or referendum will depend on:
- your age
- your nationality
- where you live
- whether you’ve registered to vote
Dates of elections
| Type of election | Last election | Next scheduled election |
| Local and Parish Council elections | 4 May 2023 | 6 May 2027 |
| Police and Crime Commissioner election | 2 May 2024 | 4 May 2028 |
| General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) | 4 July 2024 | To be confirmed |
Last updated on 29 April 2025.