Residents in the Cippenham Green Ward of Slough will head to the polls on Thursday, 11 June 2026, to elect a new councillor following the resignation of Robert Stedmond. Slough Borough Council published the formal notice for the election on 6 May 2026, inviting eligible voters to cast their ballots for the vacant seat.
Councillor Stedmond, who represented the Conservative Party, stepped down from his position in April 2026. Prior to his departure, he served as the Cabinet Member for Housing, Temporary Accommodation and Estate Renewal.
Those planning to vote in the upcoming by-election must ensure they are registered by 26 May 2026. Residents who wish to apply for a postal vote have until 5pm on 27 May 2026 to submit their applications. On election day, polling stations will be open from 7am until 10pm. The full list of candidates standing for election will be announced on 15 May 2026.
The council is currently navigating a period of significant transition. Council Leader Dexter Smith also announced his resignation from his leadership role this past April, effective in May 2026. Furthermore, the local authority remains under the oversight of government-appointed commissioners, an intervention that was extended until 30 November 2026 as part of the council’s ongoing financial recovery efforts.
Following the 2023 elections, the council has been under no overall control. The current council membership consists of 20 Conservative councillors, 11 Labour councillors, 10 Liberal Democrat councillors, and one independent councillor. The administration is currently led by the Conservatives with support from the Liberal Democrats.
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