Wiltshire CouncilCouncillor vacancies
Current opportunities
A list of current councillor vacancies for the parish and town councils within the Wiltshire Council electoral area are detailed below.
If an election has been called for any of the vacancies listed below they will remain unfilled until May 2021 elections as per the current legislation.
Current vacancies that are affected by this:
- Calne Town Council (Calne South Ward)
Malmesbury Town Council
Melksham Town Council (North Ward)
Royal Wootton Bassett Town Council (South Ward)
Salisbury City Council (St Francis and Stratford Ward)
Wilton Town Council
Notice of vacancy dated 16 October due to expire 5 November 2020
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Alan Pfleger, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 5 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Lydiard Millicent, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 16 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Owen White, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 5 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Ludgershall (North Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 16 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of John Hill, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 5 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Allington, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 16 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Richard Pester, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 5 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Mere, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 16 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Keith Webster, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 5 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 16 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice of vacancy dated 23 October due to expire 12 November 2020
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Julie Hurwood, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 12 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Purton, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 23 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Gayna Howarth, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 12 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Lyneham and Bradenstoke, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 23 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice of vacancy dated 30 October due to expire 19 November 2020
Notice is hereby given that due to the resignation of Wayne Cherry, a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 19 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Rowde, an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 30 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 19 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Tidworth (East Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 30 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 19 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Corsham (Gastard Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 30 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council.
If by 19 November, 2020 (14 days after the date of this notice) a request for an election to fill said vacancy is made in writing to the Returning Officer at the address below by TEN electors from the Parish of Corsham (Pickwick Ward), an election will be held to fill the said vacancy, otherwise the vacancy will be filled by co-option.
Where ten valid requests for a by-election are received by the Returning Officer then under the provisions of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and The Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner (Coronavirus)(Postponement of Elections and Referendums)(England and Wales) Regulations 2020 the by-election will not currently take place and the vacancy will remain unfilled. The 2020 regulations provide for the by election to take place on the date for the Ordinary Election of Councillors due to be held on Thursday 6 May 2021. However, this date may be brought forward or deferred by the Government depending upon the circumstances. Any election that is in due course called will be duly publicised as required by law.
Dated 30 October, 2020
Terence Herbert
Returning Officer
Electoral Services, Wiltshire Council County Hall
Bythesea Road
Trowbridge
Wiltshire
BA14 8JN
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