Elections

Falmouth Town Councillors are elected to represent the residents of Falmouth. Elections are administered by Cornwall Council, which acts as the Returning Officer for Town Council elections. This page provides information for voters, prospective candidates and details of current elections.

Current Elections

Falmouth Town Council currently has two casual vacancies following the resignation of two Town Councillors.

Cornwall Council, as the Returning Officer, is responsible for administering these elections. One vacancy is in Arwenack Ward and one vacancy is in Penwerris Ward.

The latest election documents and information are available below:

• Notice of Election – Arwenack Ward (PDF)
• Notice of Election – Penwerris Ward (PDF)
• Statement of Persons Nominated – Arwenack Ward (PDF)
• Statement of Persons Nominated – Penwerris Ward (PDF)
• Notice of Poll (published if the elections are contested)
• Election results (published after polling day)

Key Dates

• Register to vote by midnight on Tuesday 28 July 2026.
• Apply for a postal vote by 5.00pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
• Apply to change or cancel an existing postal or proxy vote by 5.00pm on Wednesday 29 July 2026.
• Apply for a proxy vote by 5.00pm on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
• Apply for a Voter Authority Certificate by 5.00pm on Wednesday 5 August 2026.
• Polling day: Thursday 13 August 2026. Polling stations will be open from 7.00am to 10.00pm.

If you are interested in standing for election, please visit our Become a Town Councillor page for guidance on eligibility, the nomination process and the role of a Town Councillor.

Standing for Election

How to become a Town Councillor

Voting in an Election

If you are eligible to vote in Falmouth Town Council elections, the following information may be helpful:

• Registering to vote
• Voter ID requirements (voters in England now need to show photo ID at polling stations)
• Postal voting (if you are unable to get to the polling station on election day)
• Proxy voting
• Accessibility at polling stations
• Election results

For deadlines relating to the current election, including registering to vote and applying for postal or proxy votes, please refer to the Current Elections section above or visit Cornwall Council’s election pages.

Previous Election Results

• Results of Local Council Elections 2025

Election Cycles

Falmouth Town Councillors are elected to serve a four-year term. The last scheduled Town Council elections were held on Thursday 1 May 2025, and the next scheduled elections are expected to take place in May 2029.

However, elections may also be held between scheduled elections to fill casual vacancies. A casual vacancy arises when a councillor leaves office before the end of their term. If a by-election is required, the successful candidate serves for the remainder of the original four-year term.