Local Elections: Have Your Say on Thursday 7 May 2026

What’s being decided?

This election is for district councillors who represent the people of their ward on Rugby Borough Council. Councillors serve four-year terms, and as this council elects one third of its councillors each year, you will have one vote to choose from five candidates.

If you live in Dunchurch, you are part of the Dunsmore ward. There are five candidates standing in this ward. You can find more information about each candidate here:
https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/elections/local.rugby.dunsmore.2026-05-07/dunsmore/

District councils are responsible for many services that affect daily life, including:

• Rubbish collection and recycling
• Housing and planning
• Sports facilities and public parks

Councils are funded through a combination of council tax, business rates and government grants. Councillors are not paid a salary but receive financial compensation and expenses to cover their time and travel commitments.

Key dates

Voting on the day

Polling stations are open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 7 May.

You must vote at your assigned polling station, you cannot vote at a different location. You do not need your poll card to vote, but you must bring photo ID.

Find your polling station: Find your polling station – Rugby Borough Council

Photo ID requirements

You will need to show accepted photo ID to vote: Photo ID you’ll need – GOV.UK

If you do not have suitable photo ID, you can apply for a free Voter Authority Certificate before 28 April 2026.

Not registered to vote?

You must be registered to vote in order to take part. If you aren’t already registered, visit: Register to vote – GOV.UK 
before midnight on 20 April 2026.

Can’t make it to the polling station?

If you know you won’t be able to vote in person on 7 May, you can apply for a postal vote. The deadline to apply is 21 April 2026.

Make sure your voice is heard on Thursday 7 May, and take a few moments to learn more about the candidates standing in your area.