Keep up-to-date
Access to Politics for Disabled People in Scotland (PDF) [546KB] are looking for disabled people who are politically aware to write blogs that may inform and inspire other disabled people to get involved in politics. For more information visit Inclusion Scotland (opens new window).
Recent elections / ballots
Cairngorms National Park Authority Elections
Cairngorms National Park Authority Elections took place on Thursday 23 March 2023. Five community representatives have now been elected to serve on the board of The Cairngorms National Park Authority until 2027. For results of the five wards and more information, visit Highland Council website.
Local Government elections
Local Government Elections were held on 5 May 2022. View the Local Government Elections results.
- Notice of Inspection of Election Expenses Returns (PDF) [43KB]
- Situation of Polling Places (PDF) [110KB]
Community Council elections
Elections for Community Councils are held every 3 years. The last elections in Perth and Kinross took place on Thursday 3 November 2022. For more information, visit the Community Council elections and by-elections page of this website.
Polling District and Polling Place Review
Electoral Administration Act 2006 places a duty on each local authority to carry our a review of polling districts and polling places in their area. For more information, visit the Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places page.
Boundary reviews
2023 Review of UK Parliament Constituencies
The Boundary Commission for Scotland published its 2023 Final Recommendations for the UK Parliament Constituencies in Scotland on 28 June 2023. These are now laid with the UK Parliament for approval.
Further information
More information about local government and other elections is available from the Electoral Commission (opens new window), and from the external websites listed above.