Notice of election of a Councillor for the Belvedere Ward - 17 October 2024
Election of a Councillor for the Belvedere Ward in the London Borough of Bexley will take place on Thursday 17 October 2024 (if the election is contested).
Applications to register to vote must reach the Electoral Registration Officer by 12 midnight on Tuesday 1 October 2024. Applications can be made online on the Government website.
Belvedere Ward - Casual Vacancy
In accordance with Section 87(2) of the Local Government Act 1972, Notice Is Hereby Given that a Casual Vacancy has occurred in the office of Borough Councillor of the above Ward.
An election to fill the vacancy will be held if notice in writing of a request for an election is given to the undersigned by two local government electors for the area.
Dated this Monday 2 September 2024.
Paul Thorogood
Chief Executive and Returning Officer
London Borough of Bexley
Bexley Civic Offices
2 Watling Street
Bexleyheath
Kent
DA6 7AT
Timetable
| Publication of Notice of Election | 12 September 2024 |
| Nominations commence | 13 September 2024 |
| Close of nominations | 4pm - 20 September 2024 |
| Deadline for withdrawal of Candidate | 4pm - 20 September 2024 |
| Notification of appointment of Election Agents | 4pm - 20 September 2024 |
| Publication of statement of persons nominated | 4pm - 20 September 2024 |
| Deadline for applications to register to vote | Midnight – 1 October 2024 |
| Deadline for new postal vote applications/changes to existing postal or proxy vote applications | 5pm – 2 October 2024 |
| Dispatch of postal votes | 4 October 2024 |
| Publication of notice of poll and Deadline for VACs and proxies | 5pm - 9 October 2024 |
| Appointment of counting and polling agents | 10 October 2024 |
| Polling day – 17 October 2024 | 7am to 10pm |
| Count at the Civic Offices | 10pm - 17 October 2024 |
| Deadline to apply to vote by proxy on grounds of medical emergency or if unexpectedly called away because of employment or service | 5pm – Polling Day |
| Replacement for lost/spoilt postal votes ends | 5pm – Polling Day |
| Alterations to register to correct clerical error | 5pm – Polling Day |
| Return of election expenses | 21 November 2024 |