Invitation for Residents to Stand for Election on Wistow Parish Council

Vacancies on Wistow Parish Council
Wistow Parish Council has 7 seats up for election.

At present, the Council has 6 out 7 seat filled but all seats become vacant for the elections. If you are currently serving and wish to continue, you must submit a new nomination. We also welcome nominations from any members of the community who would like to stand for election and contribute to local decision-making.

How to Stand for Election

• Nomination Forms and Guidance
  Electoral Commission – Parish Council Nomination Guidance and Forms
  You can view and download nomination papers (including the nomination form, home address form, and consent to nomination) and find detailed guidance on the electoral commission website.
  Huntingdonshire District Council – Upcoming Elections Page
  Contains links to the nomination form and guidance specific to the 2026 elections (including the Town or Parish Council nomination paper):
• Supporting Electors and Requirements
  Each nomination must be supported by a proposer and a seconder, both of whom must be registered electors within the parish. If you need elector numbers, the Parish Clerk can provide these on request.
• Completed nomination papers must be delivered by hand to:
  Pathfinder House, Huntingdon.
  The nomination period runs from Monday 30th March 2026 until 4.00pm on Thursday 9th April 2026. This deadline is set in law and cannot be extended (and forms will not be accepted on Good Friday or Easter Monday).
• We strongly encourage prospective candidates to submit their nomination papers as early as possible to reduce the risk of errors. The HDC Elections Team is available to conduct informal checks of completed nomination forms prior to submission.

Appointments for hand delivery of nomination papers are encouraged and can be booked via:
📧 elections@huntingdonshire.gov.uk

Free Parish Nominations Training
The Association of Electoral Administrators (AEA) has released a free short parish nominations course designed to help prospective parish councillors complete their nomination papers accurately. This course can reduce common errors and answer frequently asked questions about the process.

When accessing the course, users can either:

Create an account to save progress across devices, or
Select “Skip step and start anonymously” to begin without creating an account (though progress won’t be saved).
(Please search for “AEA parish nominations course” on the AEA training website — see: https://www.aea-elections.co.uk/)

After Nominations Close

• If 7 or fewer valid nominations are received, councillors will be elected unopposed, and no poll will be held.
• If more than 7 nominations are received, a contested election will take place on Thursday 7th May 2026.
• In the event of a contested election, the count will be held on Friday 8th May 2026 at One Leisure St Ives.

Further details, including the full timetable of proceedings, are available on the Huntingdonshire District Council website and via the links above.

If you are interested in standing or have questions about the process, please contact the Parish Clerk for assistance.