Local government elections 2026 

Council voting services

Local government elections are conducted by post. During the postal voting period, council offices can help by issuing you with a replacement ballot pack if you need one, or they can receive your completed ballot pack.

Collect a replacement ballot pack

If your ballot pack is lost or damaged, local council offices can issue supplementary packs to electors who are enrolled in that local government area. It must be collected by the elector it is issued to.

Return your vote

Council offices have secure TEC ballot boxes where you can lodge your completed ballot pack. You can visit your own council office, or another council office in the same region as the council you’re enrolled in.

• If your enrolled council is in the northern region, you can lodge your vote at any council office in the northern region.
• If your enrolled council is in the southern region, you can lodge your vote at any council office in the southern region.

Your vote must be lodged by 2 pm on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

Check the tables below to find your council region, council office locations and opening hours.