Forthcoming elections

Borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections – Thursday, 2 May 2024

Elections are scheduled for the following:

• each Swindon Borough Council ward except Chiseldon and Lawn
  • the Borough Notice of Election (PDF) provides details of the statutory deadlines associated with these elections
  • the Borough Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF) provides details of the candidates standing for election in each ward
  • the Borough Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations (PDF) provides details of candidates standing for election in each ward, who proposed and seconded each candidate, the polling station locations, and details of which electors can vote in each polling station
  • the Borough Notice of Election Agents and Offices (PDF) provides the contact details for the election agent for each candidate

• the Police and Crime Commissioner for the Wiltshire Police area
  • the PCC Notice of Election (PDF) provides details of the statutory deadlines associated with this election
  • the PCC Election Address Notice (PDF) provides details to candidates on how to submit their election address
  • the PCC Statement of Persons Nominated (PDF) and the PCC Notice of Poll (PDF) provide details of candidates standing for election
  • the PCC Notice of Election Agents and Offices (PDF) provides the contact details for the election agent for each candidate
  • the PCC Situation of Polling Stations (PDF) provides the details of the polling station locations, and details of which electors can vote in each polling station

The Police and Crime Commissioner election is overseen by Wiltshire Council, and any prospective candidates and agents should email candidates@wiltshire.gov.uk for further information.

Postal vote handling and secrecy

From May 2024, there are changes to the way postal votes are handled:

• Political campaigners are not allowed to handle postal packs. The only exception to this is if the postal vote is their own, or belongs to a close family member or someone they provide regular care for.
• You will only be allowed to hand in a maximum of 5 postal ballot packs at Polling Stations and the civic office. This is in addition to your own.
• If you hand postal votes at Polling Stations or at the Civic Offices, you will need to complete a declaration form. You can no longer use the postal boxes at Council Offices.

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Referendums and petitions 2024

The Local Government Act 2000 requires the Council to publish a notice which sets out the minimum number of signatures which would be needed to support a valid petition requiring the Council to hold a referendum on whether the borough should change to a different form of governance. This applies to petitions to the Council, submitted between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025.

• Publication of verification number - February 2024 (PDF)