You have an upcoming election

Thursday 30 July 2026: Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority by-election

You will have one ballot paper to fill out.

Voter registration

Register to vote

You have until Tuesday 14 July 2026

Register to vote

Voting by post

Apply for a postal vote

If you know that you won't be able to get to the polling station on polling day, you can vote by post. You have until Wednesday 15 July 2026.

Apply for a postal vote

Read more about applying for a postal vote.

If you have a postal vote

Your local council will send your postal voting pack after the deadline to become a candidate has passed.

Mayor of Greater Manchester Combined Authority by-election candidates

The list of candidates for this election will be published after Friday 03 July 2026.

Voter ID requirement

You will need to take photo ID to vote at a polling station in this election

Read more about Voter ID

There may also be parish or town council elections in some areas.

Your polling station

Farnworth Baptist Church Hall
Trafford Street
BL4 7PQ

Opening times

Thursday 30 July 2026 — 7am – 10pm

Accessibility at polling stations

Polling stations have a range of accessibility support to help you cast your vote.

Read more about Accessibility at polling stations.

Your local council

For questions about your poll card, polling station, or about returning your postal voting ballot, contact your council.

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Town Hall
Victoria Square
Bolton
BL1 1RU

Phone: 01204 331248 / 338784 / 338785

Email: elections@bolton.gov.uk

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council website (Opens in new window)

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