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Published: 30 March 2026

A blank election nomination paper

Ahead of the Hounslow Council Local Elections on Thursday 7 May, the Council has published its formal Notice of Election for all 62 seats on the council.

Nominations are now open for anyone who would like to stand as a candidate in the Hounslow Council Local Elections. A guide is available to help prospective candidates complete their nomination papers.   

Information about the nomination process, standing as a councillor, and the election timetable, which sets out key dates between now and 7 May, can be found on the Council website.  

Candidates must book an appointment to submit their nomination papers, which must be delivered in person to the Deputy Returning Officer. Appointments will take place at Hounslow House, 7 Bath Road,  from 10am on Monday 30 March to 4pm on Thursday 9 April.  

Hounslow Council’s election team can be contacted for further help with nominations, at elections@hounslow.gov.uk or 020 8583 2828.

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