Local Elections 2026

In under two weeks, voters in Harrow will be returning to ballot boxes as the May council and mayoral elections

The local elections are expected to be a litmus test of the nation’s broader political attitudes, especially because of the Labour government’s tumbling approval ratings.

But the votes for councillors and mayors will massively affect the electorate’s day-to-day lives. And the Enfield vote on May 7 is no exception.

Here is our guide to some of the key points you need to know ahead of the council elections in