#ElectionCountdown: 2026 Local elections
What’s included
This scheme of work prepares first time voters to participate in the local elections held in England on May 7th 2026.
It aims to build confidence and knowledge about local government and the process of voting in local elections in England. It is part of the #ElectionCountdown programme, run in the lead up to elections.
Participants explore the following topics:
- Introduction to the elections
- What is local government?
- Voter registration
- Getting ready to vote
- Candidates
- Manifestos & issues
- How to vote
- After the election
Lessons in this scheme of work
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