People in Oldham will vote in local council elections on Thursday 7 May 2026.
Oldham is split into 20 areas (called wards). Each ward has three councillors, but this time only one councillor per ward is being elected.
That means:
- 20 council seats are up for election.
- Each winning candidate will serve for four years.
How to vote
To vote, you must be registered.
You can vote between 7am and 10pm on May 7, 2026.
You do not need your poll card to vote.
You must vote at your assigned polling station.
Your polling card will tell you which polling station to vote at or you can check on the Where Do I Vote? website:
You now need to produce a photo ID to vote in person:
Election notices
The official Notice of Election was published on 30 March 2026.