Technical Notes 2024, Issue 200 - Council By-Election Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar 13 February 2025 (2) – Initial Timeline
- This is the second in a series of Technical Notes to update Members on the ongoing planning and arrangements for the upcoming By-election for Ward 7 Kirkintilloch East & North and Twechar.
- Members will be aware that the By-election is scheduled to take place on 13 February 2025.
- The timelines for the By-election are tight, not least due to the impending Christmas holidays, and there are numerous key dates which will be of interest to Members.
- The table to this Technical Note sets out known dates and deadlines between now and polling day. Additional dates and deadlines have still to be determined e.g. postal vote opening sessions. The timeline will be renewed as arrangements are made, and Members will be updated accordingly.
- If any Member has any questions regarding the By-election, please contact Karen Donnelly or Lesley McKenzie in the first instance.
Timeline as at 5 December 2024
|
Event |
Working days before poll, where applicable (deadline if not midnight) |
Date |
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Effective date of Resignation |
n/a |
Saturday 30 November |
|
Prospective Candidate briefing |
n/a |
Tuesday 17 December at 4.30pm |
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Publication of notice of election |
24 days |
Friday 3 January 2025 |
|
Receipt of Nominations – Marina HQ Meeting Room – By appointment |
|
Monday 6 to Monday 13 January 2025 from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm |
|
Deadline for delivery of nomination papers |
19 days (4pm) |
Monday 13 January 2025 (4pm) |
|
Deadline for withdrawals of nomination |
19 days (4pm) |
Monday 13 January 2025 (4pm) |
|
Deadline for the notification of appointment of election agent |
19 days (4pm) |
Monday 13 January 2025 (4pm) |
|
Publication of statement of persons nominated, including notice of poll and situation of polling stations |
If no objections: on 19 days (at 5pm) If objection(s) are made: Not before objection(s) are disposed of but not later than 18 days (4pm) |
Monday 13 January 2025 (5pm) If objection(s) are made: not before objection(s) are disposed of but not later than [to be confirmed](4pm) |
|
Publication of first interim election notice of alteration |
On 19 days |
Monday 13 January 2025 |
|
Candidates and Agents Briefing - Teams |
|
Thursday 16th January (4.30pm) |
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Polling day
|
0 (7am to 10pm) |
7am to 10pm Thursday 13th February 2025 |
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Last time for re-issue of spoilt or lost postal votes |
0 (10pm) |
Thursday 13 February (5pm) |
|
Deadline for emergency proxy applications |
0 (5pm) |
Thursday 13 February (5pm) |
|
Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal |
0 (9pm) |
Thursday 13 February (9pm) |
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Postal Vote Opening Session - Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre |
|
Thursday 13 February at 9.30 pm |
|
Count – Kirkintilloch Leisure Centre |
|
Thursday 13 February at 10.00 pm |
Table Summary: Table shows the timeline of known dates and deadlines between now and polling day.