Weavers Ward By Election | Thursday 12 August 2021
Notice is hereby given under Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972 that a casual vacancy exists for the office of Councillor for Weavers Ward following the sad passing of Councillor John Pierce.
A request has now been received from two electors for a by election to be held and the Returning Officer Will Tuckley has determined that the date of poll will be on Thursday 12 August 2021 if contested.
Timetable
This timetable covers the by-election poll scheduled to take place on 12 August 2021.
The days which aren't counted in calculating the timetable are Saturday, Sunday, bank holidays and any day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning.
Please be aware that the timetable may change in the event of days being appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning.
This timetable has been developed based on the legislation as it currently stands and so it may be subject to change. We will update and re-publish the timetable as appropriate if further legislation is made.
Timetable
| Event | Working days before poll (deadline if not midnight) | Date |
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Publication of notice of election
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Not later than 25 days (-25)
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Not later than Thursday 8 July 2021
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Delivery of nomination papers
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From the date stated on the notice of election up to 4pm on the nineteenth working day before the election (-19)
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From 10am Monday 12 July 2021 to 4pm, Friday 16 July 2021
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Deadline for withdrawals of nomination
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19 days (4pm) (-19)
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4pm, Friday 16 July 2021
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Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agents
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19 days (4pm) (-19)
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4pm, Friday 16 July 2021
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Publication of statement of persons nominated
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Not later than 18 days (4pm) (-18)
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Not later than 4pm Monday 19 July 2021
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Deadline for receiving applications for registration
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12 days (-12)
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Tuesday 27 July 2021
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Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes
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(-11)
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5pm, Wednesday 28 July 2021
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Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies)
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-6
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5pm, Wednesday 4 August 2021
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Publication of notice of poll
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-6
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Not later than Wednesday 4 August 2021
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Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents
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-5
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Thursday 5 August 2021
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First date that electors can apply for a replacement for lost postal votes
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-4
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Friday 6 August 2021
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Polling day
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7am to 10pm
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7am to 10pm Thursday 12 August 2021
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Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes
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5pm (Polling day)
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5pm, Thursday 12 August 2021
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Deadline for emergency proxy applications (Including Covid applications)
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5pm (Polling day)
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5pm, Thursday 12 August 2021
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Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal
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9pm (Polling day)
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9pm, Thursday 12 August 2021
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Delivery of return as to election expenses
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Not later than 35 calendar days after the date the election result is declared (-35)
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If result is declared
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Thursday 12 August 2021
Deadline for return is Thursday 16 September 2021
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If result is declared
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Friday 13 August 2021
Deadline for return is Friday 17 September 2021
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