1. The proceedings at the election shall be conducted in accordance with the following Table.
Timetable
| Proceedings | Time |
|---|---|
| Publication of notice of election | Not later than the twenty-fifth day before the day of election. |
| Delivery of nomination papers | [F1Not later than 4 in the afternoon on the nineteenth day before the day of election]. |
| Publication of statement as to persons nominated | [F2Not later than 4 in the afternoon on the eighteenth day before the day of election]. |
| Delivery of notices of withdrawals of candidature | [F3Not later than 4 in the afternoon on the nineteenth day before the day of election]. |
| Notice of poll | Not later than the sixth day before the day of election. |
| Polling | Between the hours of 7 in the morning and 10 at night on the day of election. |
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 2 rule 1 substituted (6.4.2014 with effect in accordance with rule 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/494), art. 1(2), rule 3(2)(a)
F2Words in Sch. 2 rule 1 substituted (6.4.2014 with effect in accordance with rule 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/494), art. 1(2), rule 3(2)(b)
F3Words in Sch. 2 rule 1 substituted (6.4.2014 with effect in accordance with rule 1(2) of the amending S.I.) by The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2014 (S.I. 2014/494), art. 1(2), rule 3(2)(c)
2.—(1) In computing any period of time for the purposes of the Timetable—
(a)a Saturday or Sunday,
(b)Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Good Friday or a bank holiday, or
(c)a day appointed for public thanksgiving or mourning,
shall be disregarded, and any such day shall not be treated as a day for the purpose of any proceedings up to the completion of the poll nor shall the returning officer be obliged to proceed with the counting of the votes on such a day.
(2) In this rule “bank holiday” means a day which is a bank holiday under the Banking and Financial Dealings Act 1971(1) in England and Wales.