Local Government Election and Greater Manchester Mayoral Election →
The Government has announced that all elections scheduled to take place on 7th May 2020 will be postponed for 12 months.
Local elections
Elections are held in all wards in three out of every four years, usually on the first Thursday in May.
UK Parliamentary Election
Standish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum
A referendum was held on Thursday 18th July 2019. Find out more information about the Standish Neighbourhood Plan.
European Parliamentary Election
The European Parliament is elected for a fixed term of five years. The European election was held on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
Wigan Counting Area Verification Summary:
Parish elections
There are two parish councils in the borough, covering Haigh and Shevington (external link). Parish elections are held every four years.
The clerk to Haigh Parish Council and Shevington Parish Council is Mrs K. Pilkington.
UK elections
The next general election is planned for the year 2022.
By-elections
A by-election is usually held to fill a casual vacancy, which occurs on either the death or resignation of a councillor. An election would not be held if that councillor was due to retire within six months.
EU referendum
The EU referendum was held on Thursday 23rd June 2016.