Candidates confirmed for local elections in Brent

A full list of candidates standing in the local government elections on Thursday 7 May 2026 has been confirmed for the London Borough of Brent. All 22 wards will be contested.

Kim Wright, Returning Officer and Chief Executive of Brent Council, said “This is your opportunity to vote for who you want to represent you and your local area on the council for the next four years. I urge everyone to check that you are registered to vote by midnight on Monday 20 April, and consider applying for a postal vote if that’s a more convenient option.”

Voters in Brent have a range of options for casting their ballot – in person, by post or by appointing someone they trust to vote in their place, known as a proxy vote.

Register to vote

In order to vote in this election, residents must be on the electoral register, over the age of 18 on polling day, and be registered at an address in Brent.

The deadline to register to vote in time for these elections is midnight on Monday 20 April. This is particularly important for anyone who has recently turned 18 or moved address.

It takes just five minutes to register online.

Most EU and Commonwealth citizens are eligible to vote in these local elections.

Residents are entitled to vote in local elections if they are:

• A British citizen - excluding overseas electors;
• A qualifying Commonwealth citizen (including Cyprus and Malta);
• From Ireland;
• A citizen of Denmark, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, or Spain who has permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man – or who does not need permission.
• A citizen of any other EU country who on or before 31 December 2020 had permission to enter or stay in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man (i.e. legal immigration status), or who did not need permission, and this has continued without a break.

For more information on which elections you can vote in, check the Electoral Commission’s website.

Apply early for a postal vote

Those registered to vote in the ward are encouraged to apply early if they want to vote by post. Applications can now be made online. All applications to vote by post must be received by the council by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April.

Paper application forms can also be requested by emailing electoral.services@brent.gov.uk.

Contact us

For further information, please visit our website or contact the Electoral Services team on electoral.services@brent.gov.uk or 020 8937 1372.

Useful information

• Find the full list of candidates standing for election in your area.
• Register to vote online by midnight on Monday 20 April 2026.
• Register for a postal vote by 5pm on Tuesday 21 April 2026.
• Applications for a Voter Authority Certificate or an Anonymous Elector’s Document valid for this election must be made by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
• New applications to vote by proxy at this election must be made by 5pm on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
• For more information about proxy voting, including how to apply for an emergency proxy on the grounds of physical incapacity; for work/service reasons; or photo ID is lost/stolen/damaged/not received, contact the Electoral Services team on electoral.services@brent.gov.uk.