Local Parish and Town Council elections are being held on Thursday 1st May 2025.
If you care about your community, stand for election as a Town Councillor!
To check your eligibility please check on the criteria listed at The Electoral Commission: Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England
Nomination Process
To become nominated as a candidate you will need to submit a completed set of nomination papers to one of the three Wiltshire Council hubs: Bourne Hill, Monkton Park and County Hall. Nominations open Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 10am and the deadline for submission of nomination papers on Wednesday 2nd April 2025 4pm.
Candidates considering standing for election are encouraged to read the guidance from the Electoral Commission which details what you need to do.
Guidance for candidates for election to a Parish or Town Council can be found at The Electoral Commission: Guidance for Candidates at Parish council elections in England
Nomination papers for election to a Parish or Town Council can be found at The Electoral Commission: Guidance for Candidates at Parish Council elections in England.
Wiltshire Council are encouraging candidates to book appointments in advance for an informal check of nomination papers before submission.
Further information
Wiltshire Council’s local elections page www.wiltshire.gov.uk/local-elections
The Local Government Association’s be a councillor campaign www.local.gov.uk/be-councillor
