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Notice of Election
Become a Councillor
An election of both a City Councillor and a Unitary Councillor is to be held for the area of Salisbury Milford.
Becoming a councillor is a rewarding experience and will give 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.
Election of a City Councillor
The by-election in respect of Salisbury City Council (Salisbury Milford Ward) is contested and will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Please find the Statement of Persons Nominated and Situation of Polling Stations below.
View the full details of the election on the Wiltshire Council website.
Election of a Unitary Councillor
The by-election in respect of Salisbury Milford Unitary Division of Wiltshire Council is contested and will take place on Thursday 15 October 2026.
Please find the Statement of Persons Nominated, Situation of Polling Stations and Notice of Election Agents’ Names and Offices below.
View the full details of the election on the Wiltshire Council website.
Key dates
- Publication of Notice of Election Thursday 10 September 2026
- Nomination Packs Available to Candidates from Thursday 10 September 2026
- Nominations open between 10am and 4pm from Friday 11 September 2026
- Deadline for the Receipt of Nominations 4pm Friday 18 September 2026
- Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate 4pm Friday 18 September 2026
- Deadline for Appointment of Election Agents (Unitary only) 4pm Friday 18 September 2026
- Publication of Notice of Election Agents (Unitary only) 4pm Friday 18 September 2026
- Publication of Statement of Persons nominated 4pm Monday 21 September 2026
- Deadline to register to vote Tuesday 29 September 2026
- Deadline to apply for a new postal vote 5pm Wednesday 30 September 2026
- Deadline for Voter Authority Certificates 5pm Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Publication of Notice of Poll Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Deadline to apply for a new proxy vote 5pm Wednesday 7 October 2026
- Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents Thursday 8 October 2026
- First day to reissue lost postal votes Friday 9 October 2026
- Polling Day 7am to 10pm Thursday 15 October 2026
- Deadline to apply for an emergency proxy 5pm Thursday 15 October 2026
Get in touch
If you have any queries about this election, please contact Wiltshire Council Electoral Services.