Combined Guidance for Returning Officers at Local Government and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections in England

We have published a timetable containing the statutory deadlines as set out in the election rules, which can be used to assist you in your planning. 

You should ensure that you have contingency arrangements in place to enable you to respond and deliver a well-run election should a by-election arise. Once an election has been called you will need to review your plans and develop arrangements for the specific context and timetable of the poll.

Although they are ERO functions, further information on the Voter Authority Certificate and Anonymous Elector's Document application deadline can be found in our ERO guidance.

You can also find further information on the postal vote deadlines and proxy vote deadlines in our ERO guidance.