Candidates
This guidance is intended only for individuals who wish to stand as candidates in the upcoming elections.
The Notice of Election provides detailed information on how to submit your nomination papers. Please note:
- Nomination papers must be hand-delivered to the designated office during specific dates and times. Refer to the Notice of Election for full details.
- Nomination packs and the candidates’ contact details form are available at the bottom of this page in the Documents section.
- The nomination booking link will go live on Thursday 11 December 2025.
Before you complete your nomination paper, please ensure you watch the Electoral Commission’s guidance videos:
Completing Your Nomination Papers
Home address form and relevant area | Guidance for candidates
If you have any questions about the process, please email candidates@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Subscribers who sign your nomination paper must appear on the Electoral Register dated 1 December 2025. The register was re-published on 1 December 2025, so please ensure you are using the correct version when checking subscriber electoral registration numbers.
Candidates are welcome to call Electoral Services on 0300 456 0112 with the full name and address of the subscriber and we can provide electoral registration numbers.
Accessibility
Each polling station will be provided with equipment to assist electors to cast their vote. The polling staff will be happy to help electors with any questions they have on the process. See our accessibility page for more information.
Voter ID
Voter ID is required to vote in the polling station. Please visit the Electoral Commission for further information and a list of acceptable identification.
Number of seats: 1
Candidates
- Calne (Central)
Electoral Area Boundary
Timetable
| Nomination Booking Link live from | Thursday 11 December 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Election | Friday 12 December 2025 |
| Nominations can be received between 10am-4pm from | 10 AM Monday 15 December 2025 |
| First Notice of Alteration | Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Existing postal voters and new postal vote applications confirmed by this date- postal ballot papers will be sent in the Run 1 postal vote mailing | Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate | 4 PM Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Nominations | 4 PM Monday 22 December 2025 |
| Postal vote applications received from this date that are valid and confirmed- postal ballot papers will be sent in the Run 2 postal vote mailing | Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
| Statement of Persons nominated | 4 PM Tuesday 23 December 2025 |
| Deadline for Register to Vote | Tuesday 6 January 2026 |
| Run 1 postal vote mailing | Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements | 5 PM Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Deadline for New Postal Vote Applications for electors and appointed proxies | 5 PM Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Deadline for a proxy vote application where an existing postal voter wishes to change voting arrangement from postal vote to a proxy vote | 5 PM Wednesday 7 January 2026 |
| Run 2 postal vote mailing | Monday 12 January 2026 |
| Notice of Poll | Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Proxy Vote Applications | 5 PM Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5 PM Wednesday 14 January 2026 |
| Final Notice of Alteration | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 15 January 2026 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 16 January 2026 |
| Day of Poll 7am to 10pm | Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Replacement Postal Ballot Papers | 5 PM Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5 PM Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Deadline for Clerical Errors | 9 PM Thursday 22 January 2026 |
| Deadline for receipt of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 19 February 2026 |
Documents
Nomination Pack
Guidance and Forms for Election Expenses
Nomination Booking Link
Candidate's Guidance - Electoral Commission
Postal vote application
Proxy vote application
Postal proxy application form (ensure you have applied for a proxy vote first)
Voter ID application
Candidate contact details form 26kb
Central Notice of Election 123kb
Timetable 44kb
Central Elections Expenses Limit 37kb
History
- Earlier
- Thursday 2 May 2013Full council election
- Thursday 4 May 20175 year cycle
- Thursday 6 May 2021End of four-year cycle, full council elections.
- Thursday 9 November 2023Resignation of Brent Slater
- Thursday 1 May 2025four year cycle elections
Last updated: Friday, 19 December, 2025