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Fylde Parish Council by-Elections - Everything You Need to Know on Voting Day
Voters are choosing new lawmakers and local leaders in contests that cover 129 Scottish seats, 96 Welsh seats and more than 5,000 English council seats.
- Millions of voters across England, Scotland, and Wales head to the polls today, Thursday, May 7, 2026, deciding over 5,000 council seats and the composition of the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd.
- Labour is defending just over half of the 5,013 contested seats in England, while the Conservatives defend just over a quarter, reflecting the current political landscape after 2022 results.
- The Labour Party is fielding nearly 4,900 candidates in England, while the Scottish Parliament maintains 129 seats amid boundary changes and the Welsh Senedd expands from 60 to 96 seats using a new voting system.
- While 46 English councils will declare results overnight, most authorities will begin counting on Friday, May 8, with final declarations expected to continue through Saturday, May 9.
- Voters in England must present valid photo ID to cast ballots today, such as a passport or driving licence, though this requirement does not apply to Scottish Parliament or Senedd elections.
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