WITH just a week to go until the polls open for the local elections, people are being urged to get out and cast their vote.
The polls open for the unitary and parish council elections on May 4 from 7am until 10pm.
The Journal has compiled a list of every Wiltshire Council candidate in this newspaper’s circulation area.
Wiltshire’s returning officer and Wiltshire Council corporate director, Carlton Brand said: “Those who are elected will make daily decisions that will affect the lives of individuals, families and communities right across Wiltshire.
“So my message is simple, those that are registered to vote please do so on May 4 and make your decision, as it’s a vital one.”Candidates for other parish councils and those unitary candidates standing in the rest of Wiltshire can be found online at wiltshire.gov.uk/elections
People can find their local polling station by visiting elections.wiltshire.gov.uk/Finder/Station. It can also be found on your polling card.
People do not need their polling card to vote but it does help speed up the process when they arrive at the polling station.
For those voting by post, they need to ensure their ballot paper arrives at their polling station or Monkton Park only by close of poll, 10pm on May 4.
The count will take place on May 5 throughout the day with all unitary results expected to be confirmed by around 2pm and parish results around 6pm
The Journal will be running a live blog on its website throughout the count to keep readers updated as the results come in.
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