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
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
Guidance and Forms for Election Expenses
Nomination Booking Link
Candidate's Guidance - Electoral Commission
Nomination pack
Postal vote application
Proxy vote application
East Elections Expenses Limit 39kb
History
- Earlier
- Thursday 2 May 2013Full council election
- Thursday 18 July 2013Resignation of James Gudgeon
- Thursday 4 May 20175 year cycle
- Thursday 21 February 2019Resignation
- Thursday 6 May 2021End of four-year cycle, full council elections.
- Thursday 30 March 2023Councillor Jane Burton Deceased
- Thursday 1 May 2025four year cycle elections
Last updated: Tuesday, 6 October, 2026