Notice of Election: Become a Councillor

An election of a Salisbury City Councillor is to be held for the area of Salisbury Milford Ward.

Becoming a councillor is a rewarding experience, giving you the opportunity to make a difference in your local area and help improve the lives of residents. The role can include helping with problems, coming up with ideas, working with local community groups and making and reviewing decisions.

To stand for election for the role of City Councillor you will first need to obtain a nomination paper from the Returning Officer. This can be found at the following places:

• The Electoral Commission website
• County Hall, Bythesea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8JN
• The Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury SP1 3UZ
• Council Offices, Monkton Park, Chippenham SN15 1ER

Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer, or appointed staff, at The Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UZ. They can be delivered from Friday 11 September 2026, Monday to Friday, between 10am and 4pm, excluding bank holidays. The final deadline for delivery is 4pm on Friday 18 September 2026.

Book an appointment to deliver nomination papers by visiting the booking link on Wiltshire Council website, or by contacting the Electoral Services Team on 0300 456 0112 or candidates@wiltshire.gov.uk.

If any election is contested, the poll will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026. View the full details of the election, including the Notice of Election and associated deadlines, on the Salisbury City Council website.

In addition, there is an election of a Unitary Councillor for the Salisbury Milford Division of Wiltshire Council. More details can be found on the Wiltshire Council website.