Candidates
Guidance is provided for anyone standing for election. Visit Upcoming elections - Wiltshire Council for more information. The Notice of Election provides detailed information on this process. Candidates are strongly encouraged to book an appointment to deliver a nomination paper. The nomination booking link will be live from Monday 1st September 2025. If you have any questions about this process, contact us at candidates@wiltshire.gov.uk
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 if you vote in a polling station. Visit the Electoral Commission for a list of acceptable identification.
Number of seats: 1
Candidates
Melksham Town Council
Melksham Town Council is warded as follows:
- Melksham (South)
Electoral Area Boundary
Timetable
| Nomination Booking Link live from | Monday 1 September 2025 |
| Publication of Notice of Election | Thursday 4 September 2025 |
| Nominations can be received between 10am-4pm from | 10 AM Friday 5 September 2025 |
| First Notice of Alteration | Friday 12 September 2025 |
| Deadline for Withdrawal of Candidate | 4 PM Friday 12 September 2025 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Nominations | 4 PM Friday 12 September 2025 |
| Statement of Persons nominated | 4 PM Monday 15 September 2025 |
| Deadline for Register to Vote | Tuesday 23 September 2025 |
| Postal Vote Mailing for confirmed existing postal voters | Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| Deadline to cancel or amend existing postal or proxy arrangements | 5 PM Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| Deadline for New Postal Vote Applications for electors and appointed proxies | 5 PM Wednesday 24 September 2025 |
| Subsequent postal vote mailing for confirmed postal vote applications received after deadline for receipt of nominations | Monday 29 September 2025 |
| Notice of Poll | Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
| Final Notice of Alteration | Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Proxy Vote Applications | 5 PM Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Voter Authority Certificate Applications | 5 PM Wednesday 1 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Appointment of Poll and Count Agents | Thursday 2 October 2025 |
| First Day to Issue Replacement Postal Ballot Papers | Friday 3 October 2025 |
| Day of Poll 7am to 10pm | Thursday 9 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Replacement Postal Ballot Papers | 5 PM Thursday 9 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications | 5 PM Thursday 9 October 2025 |
| Deadline for Clerical Errors | 9 PM Thursday 9 October 2025 |
| Deadline for receipt of Candidates Expenses | Thursday 6 November 2025 |
Documents
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Nomination Pack- 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
History
- Earlier
- Thursday 2 May 2013Full council election
- Thursday 21 January 2016Resignation
- Thursday 4 May 20175 year cycle
- Thursday 18 January 2018Resignation
- Thursday 6 May 2021End of four-year cycle, full council elections.
- Thursday 18 January 2024resignation of cllr
- Thursday 1 May 2025four year cycle elections
Last updated: Thursday, 28 August, 2025
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