Powys County Council By Elections
3 June 2026
The by‑elections will take place in the following wards:
- Glantwymyn
- Llanyre with Nantmel
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew
These vacancies have arisen following the election of former councillors Elwyn Vaughan, Claire Johnson‑Wood and Iain McIntosh to the Senedd earlier this month.
Standing as a candidate
The notice of election has now been published. Anyone wishing to stand as a candidate must submit their nomination papers to the Returning Officer by 4pm, Friday 5 June 2026
Voting information
If the elections are contested, polling will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026.
Registering to vote
Residents must be registered by Tuesday 16 June 2026.Register online: www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Postal voting
Applications for postal votes, or changes to existing arrangements, must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026.Send to: Electoral Registration Officer, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells. LD1 5LG.
Proxy voting
Applications to vote by proxy must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 24 June 2026.Send to: Electoral Registration Officer, County Hall, Llandrindod Wells. LD1 5LG.
Further information
For more details, visit: www.powys.gov.uk/elections and select "Find out about upcoming elections
