• The nomination form must be signed (subscribed) by 10 electors (one proposer, one seconder and 8 assenters) registered to vote in the ward / division where the candidate wishes to stand.
• On 5 April the Returning Officer will publish a statement as to persons nominated. The statement will be available for public viewing at Newham Town Hall, East Ham, E6 2RP.
• 6 April is the last day for notice of appointment of election agents.

Election agents

The election agent is the person responsible to the candidate and in law for the proper management of the candidate's campaign. In particular, the election agent is responsible for the financial management of the election campaign and for ensuring that a candidate's election expenses returns and the accompanying declarations are properly completed and delivered within the specified time.

A candidate must appoint an election agent, but he or she may act as their own agent. If an agent is not appointed by the statutory deadline the candidate is deemed to be their own election agent.

Please note this timetable is subject to the Representation of the People (Amendment) Regulations 2006, as currently laid before Parliament, coming into force. If the Regulations are not implemented on time, the following will change:

• The last day for requests for a new postal vote will be no later than 5pm on Tuesday 25 April.
• There will be no provision to apply to vote by proxy on grounds of medical emergencies.
• The deadline for replacing lost or spoilt postal ballot papers will be up to 5pm on Wednesday 3 May.