Statutory notices and elections timetable
Statutory notices and elections timetable
The timetable below was for the Mayor of London and London Assembly Elections that were held on Thursday 2 May 2024.
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.
| Event | Working days before poll (deadline if not midnight) | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
|---|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than 30 days | Tuesday 19 March 2024 |
| Delivery of nomination papers | From the date stated on the notice of election until 4pm on the 24th working day before polling day | On any working day during the hours stated on the notice of election until 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for delivery of nomination papers | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for withdrawals of nomination | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of election agents | 24 days (4pm) | 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
| Publication of first interim election notice of alteration | 24 days | Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
Publication of statement of persons (and parties) nominated Mayoral statement London-wide London Assembly statement Constituency London Assembly statements | Not later than 22 days (4pm) | Not later than 4pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receiving applications for registration | 12 days | Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
| Deadline for new postal vote applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes | 11 days (5pm) | 5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
| Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) | 6 days (5pm) | 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Deadline to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate | 6 days (5pm) | 5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of second interim election notice of alteration | Between 23 days and 6 days | Between Thursday 28 March 2024 and Wednesday 24 April 2024 (inclusive) |
Publication of notice of poll Mayoral notice of poll London Assembly notice of poll | Not later than 6 days | Not later than Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of final election notice of alteration | 5 days | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents | 5 days | Thursday 25 April 2024 |
| First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes | 4 days | Friday 26 April 2024 |
| Deadline for notification of appointment of sub-agents | 2 days | Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
| Polling day | 0 days (7am - 10pm) | 7am to 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes | 0 days (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Deadline for emergency proxy applications | 0 days (5pm) | 5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
| Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal | 0 days (9pm) | 9pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
