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Devizes (East)

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 Monday 5 October 2026. 

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 October 2026. 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 0112 456 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

  • Devizes (East)

Electoral Area Boundary

Note:Boundary is an approximation.
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Timetable

Nomination Booking Link live from Monday 5 October 2026
Publication of Notice of Election Thursday 8 October 2026
Nominations can be received between 10am-4pm from 10 AM Friday 9 October 2026
First Notice of Alteration Friday 16 October 2026
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 Friday 16 October 2026
Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate 4 PM Friday 16 October 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Nominations 4 PM Friday 16 October 2026
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 Monday 19 October 2026
Statement of Persons nominated 4 PM Monday 19 October 2026
Deadline for Register to Vote Tuesday 27 October 2026
Run 1 postal vote mailing Wednesday 28 October 2026
Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements 5 PM Wednesday 28 October 2026
Deadline for New Postal Vote Applications for electors and appointed proxies 5 PM Wednesday 28 October 2026
Run 2 postal vote mailing Monday 2 November 2026
Notice of Poll Wednesday 4 November 2026
Deadline for new Proxy Vote Applications 5 PM Wednesday 4 November 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications 5 PM Wednesday 4 November 2026
Final Notice of Alteration Thursday 5 November 2026
Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents Thursday 5 November 2026
First Day to Issue Replacement Postal Ballot Papers Friday 6 November 2026
Day of Poll 7am to 10pm Thursday 12 November 2026
Deadline for Replacement Postal Ballot Papers 5 PM Thursday 12 November 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications 5 PM Thursday 12 November 2026
Deadline for Clerical Errors 9 PM Thursday 12 November 2026
Deadline for receipt of Candidates Expenses Thursday 10 December 2026

Documents

History

Earlier
Thursday 2 May 2013
Full council election
Thursday 18 July 2013
Resignation of James Gudgeon
Thursday 4 May 2017
5 year cycle
Thursday 21 February 2019
Resignation
Thursday 6 May 2021
End of four-year cycle, full council elections.
Thursday 30 March 2023
Councillor Jane Burton Deceased
Thursday 1 May 2025
four year cycle elections

Last updated: Tuesday, 6 October, 2026

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