Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has announced that three polling stations will be relocated for the upcoming local elections taking place on Thursday, 7 May 2026. Due to the unavailability of certain venues, residents who usually vote at these locations will need to head to different buildings to cast their ballots.
The changes affect voters in three specific areas. The Woodhall Community Centre is closed and currently listed for sale, meaning voters who typically use this facility will now need to go to Trinity Hall at 141 Woodhall Lane. Additionally, major refurbishment work at the Digswell Village Church has made that building unavailable, with voting moving instead to the Digswell Tennis Club on Digswell Park Road. Finally, the polling station previously located at the Ludwick Family Club has been moved to Douglas Tilbe House on Hall Grove.
The council encourages all residents to check their poll cards, which will list the correct location for their specific polling district. For those who require a voter authority certificate to participate in the election, the deadline to submit an application is 5pm on Tuesday, 28 April 2026.
While there was earlier uncertainty regarding the timing of these local elections, the government has confirmed that they will proceed as planned on 7 May.
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