Notice of election of a Councillor for the Belvedere Ward - 17 October 2024
The election of a Councillor for the Belvedere Ward in the London Borough of Bexley was held on Thursday 17 October 2024.
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 |