Electoral Commission
Tower Hamlets Council is preparing for its May 2026 elections, with discussions focusing on the introduction of digital polling.
Tower Hamlets Council is currently preparing for the borough ward and executive mayor elections scheduled for May 2026. In December 2025, the General Purposes Committee discussed election readiness, including the introduction of a digital polling register. The Head of Electoral Services reported that preparations are ahead of schedule compared to previous election cycles.
Voters in Tower Hamlets will be required to scan their poll cards with the new digital polling system. The Electoral Commission is the independent body that oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK, setting standards for how elections should be run.
Key facts
- Tower Hamlets Council is preparing for borough ward and executive mayor elections scheduled for 7 May 2026. Source
- A digital polling register will be implemented for the 2026 elections in Tower Hamlets. Source
- The General Purposes Committee discussed election readiness in December 2025. Source
- Robert Curtis, Head of Electoral Services, reported preparations are ahead of schedule. Source
- Voters will be required to scan their poll cards to record their vote. Source
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