Elections

Information about past and future elections for Suffolk County Council, including how you can stand for election

Suffolk County Council holds elections every 4 years.

The next Suffolk County Council election will be held on Thursday 7 May 2026.

Information for candidates

If you are seeking election you may find it useful to read our councillor profile document.

This document gives an indication of the skills a councillor may need and responsibilities they may have during their term of office.

Profile documents have been developed for the following roles which attract Special Responsibility Allowances as detailed in the Members' Allowances Scheme in The Constitution. The profiles are in addition to the councillor profile document.

You may also find it useful to read our councillor induction programme which took place from 10 May - 10 November 2021. This gives you an idea of the events/ sessions available for you to attend when first elected as a county councillor.

Our frequently asked questions document may help to answer any queries about being a county councillor.

In July 2019 the Council agreed the following Parental leave policy for Councillors.

Find out more

You can also find further information about being a councillor on the Local Government Associations website: www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor

For further information about County Councillors in Suffolk please contact democratic services by: