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Salisbury Milford

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
  • The nomination booking link will go live on Wednesday 9 September 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 September 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

Electoral Area Boundary

Note:Boundary is an approximation.
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Timetable

Nomination Pack available from Monday 7 September 2026
Notice of Election Thursday 10 September 2026
Completed nomination packs can be hand delivered between 10am and 4pm from 10 AM Friday 11 September 2026
Deadline for receipt of completed nomination packs 4 PM Friday 18 September 2026
Deadline for Withdrawal Of Candidate 4 PM Friday 18 September 2026
Deadline for Appointment of Election Agents 4 PM Friday 18 September 2026
Publication of Notice of Election Agents 4 PM Friday 18 September 2026
Poll cards sent to electors - 1st batch Monday 21 September 2026
Publication of Statement of Persons Nominated 4 PM Monday 21 September 2026
Last date to Register to Vote Tuesday 29 September 2026
1st batch Postal Votes Sent to Existing Postal Voters (as at the date of close of nominations) around Wednesday 30 September 2026
Deadline for receipt of cancellation or amendments to existing postal or proxy arrangements 5 PM Wednesday 30 September 2026
Deadline for Receipt of New Postal Vote Applications 5 PM Wednesday 30 September 2026
2nd batch Postal Votes Sent to Existing Postal Voters (Applications received from close of nominations to postal vote deadline) around Monday 5 October 2026
Notice of Poll Wednesday 7 October 2026
Last day for Voter Authority Certificates 5 PM Wednesday 7 October 2026
Deadline for Receipt of New Proxy Vote Applications 5 PM Wednesday 7 October 2026
Deadline for Appointment of Polling Agent and Count Agents Thursday 8 October 2026
First date to issue replacement lost postal votes Friday 9 October 2026
Deadline for Receipt of Emergency Proxy Vote Applications 5 PM Thursday 15 October 2026
Deadline for Receipt Of Candidates Expenses Thursday 19 November 2026

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History

Earlier
Thursday 4 June 2009 as Salisbury St Edmund and Milford
New unitary council resulting from the merger of the old Wiltshire county council and the four district councils (Kennet, North Wiltshire, Salisbury and West Wiltshire)
Thursday 2 May 2013 as Salisbury St Edmund and Milford
Full council election
Thursday 26 November 2015 as Salisbury St Edmund and Milford
Resignation
Thursday 4 May 2017 as Salisbury St Edmund and Milford
Full council election
Thursday 6 May 2021
Full council election, end of four year cycle.
Thursday 1 May 2025
four year cycle elections

Last updated: Friday, 11 September, 2026

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