Voting and elections

Information on registering to vote

Postal voting gives you the option of voting by post - a proxy is where you can appoint someone to vote on your behalf

Postal voters are required to reapply for their postal vote every three years.

More information about the full and open registers and the annual canvass

We publish this figure, which represents 5% of the number of electors in the Staffordshire Moorlands, in February every year

Information on the review of polling districts, polling places and polling stations within Staffordshire Moorlands

2023 Boundary Commission review

We're carrying out a Mini Review of Polling Districts, Polling Places and Polling Stations

Every year between July and November the Council must carry out the annual canvass to update the Electoral Register

Information on casual vacancies for Town and Parish Councils.

This election took place on Thursday 15 January 2026.

A Cheadle Town - West Ward By-election will be held on Thursday 16th April 2026

Information on the Cheddleton Parish - Cheddleton Ward By-election.

Information on the Cheddleton Parish - Wetley Rocks Ward By-election.

Information on the Leek Town Council - North Ward By-election.