Notice of Election

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.

If you are wanting to stand for election for the role of Unitary Councillor in Salisbury Milford Division please first see the Unitary Division Notice of Election.

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

• 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

It is recommended that candidates watch the Electoral Commission’s guide to completing a nomination paper before making their submission.

Nomination papers must be hand delivered to the Returning Officer, or their appointed staff at The Council House, Bourne Hill, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP1 3UZ, any day from Friday 11 September 2026, on working days from Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays), but no later than 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 you have any questions about this process please email 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 on the Wiltshire Council website.

• 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