There are no Borough Council elections taking place in Melton this year. This is because councillors are elected every four years, with the most recent elections held in May 2023.
Our next scheduled Borough Council elections are due in May 2027, unless a by‑election is required.
Current and scheduled elections
Scheduled Elections
The next scheduled elections will be the Borough and Parish elections in May 2027.
Recent Elections
Leicestershire County Council
A County Council election took place on Thursday 1 May 2025, view the results of the County Council Election.
Croxton Kerrial ward by-election
The Croxton Kerrial ward by-election took place on Thursday 1 May 2025, Councillor Elaine Holmes was elected with 329 votes to 296 votes. Continue reading for a breakdown of the voting and results.
Vacant Seats: 1
Electorate: 1535
Ballot Papers Issued: 639
Turnout: 41.6%
Results
| Name of Candidate | Description (if any) | Number of Votes |
| CLIFT, Maxine Ann | Independent | 296 |
| HOLMES, Elaine | The Conservative Party Candidate | 329 |
Rejected Ballot Papers
|
Reason for rejection |
Number of ballot papers |
| A want of official mark | 0 |
| B voting for more candidates | 0 |
| C writing or mark by which voter could be identified | 0 |
| D being unmarked or wholly void for uncertainty | 14 |
| E rejected in part | 0 |
| Total | 14 |