2nd May 2024 Polling Day. Polling day is thursday 2 may 2024 (polling stations open from 7am to 10pm) verification of the number of ballot papers will take place on friday 3rd may. Local government elections in england;

Millions of people in england and wales are eligible to vote after polling stations opened at 07:00 on thursday. The regulated period for these elections begins the day after someone officially becomes a candidate and ends on polling day, 2 may.