Scottish Council By-election Timetable Tool Update
The timetable tool has been updated for council by-election dates through 2025 and 2026, covering potential by-elections until the next scheduled Scottish Local Government Elections in May 2027.
The Electoral Management Board for Scotland (EMB) has a key role in delivering electoral events in Scotland.
Returning Officers (ROs) and Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) drawn from across the country lead and support their colleagues to coordinate elections and referendums, so that they produce results in which the voter can have full confidence.
The Convener of the Board has responsibility to oversee elections in Scotland with specific powers to co-ordinate Scottsh Local Government and Scottish Parliament Elections. The Convener has power to make directions to Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers about how they carry out their roles, ensuring consistency and promoting adequate constingency.
This website explains and updates on the current work of the Board, holds records of previous meetings and gives information about the members of the Board and its advisers.
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Council by-elections
Update on council by-elections since May 2022
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Upcoming Council by-elections
The tracker of upcoming council by-elections has been updated.