Preparations for the May 2026 Borough Elections
Kensington and Chelsea Council is preparing for the May 2026 borough elections, focusing on new voter identification requirements.
Kensington and Chelsea Council is preparing for the May 2026 borough elections, which will be the first to require voter identification under the Elections Act 2022. This Act also introduced tighter controls on postal and proxy voting, alongside enhanced support for disabled voters. The council is working to ensure a smooth and compliant election process.
The Administration Committee met in November 2025 to discuss these preparations. A report to the committee, "Preparations for the May 2026 Borough Elections", stated that the council is taking steps to implement the new requirements. Experiences from elections held in 2024 have helped refine the service's approach to mandatory photo identification.
Key facts
- The Administration Committee met on 17 November 2025 to discuss preparations for the May 2026 borough elections. Source
- The May 2026 local elections will be the first to require voter identification under the Elections Act 2022. Source
- The Elections Act 2022 introduced tighter controls on postal and proxy voting. Source
- A report to the committee noted that experiences from 2024 elections helped refine the approach to mandatory photo identification. Source
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