Newham’s electors are set to take to the polls this spring, with the Greater London Authority elections taking place in the borough on Thursday 2 May.
Voters will have the chance to vote in the elections for the Mayor of London, City and East Constituency Assembly Member and London-wide Assembly Members.
Polling stations are open between 7am and 10pm. Voters who have registered to vote by post will be able to post their ballot paper to the Council. If you would like to register to vote by post, please complete an online application at www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote
London Mayoral election – a chance to vote for the Mayor of London for the next four years. Following the Elections Act 2022, voting in this election will take place under the first-past-the-post system for the first time.
London Assembly elections – Electors will receive two votes on separate ballot papers. A first ballot to elect an Assembly member who will represent the City and East constituency comprising Newham, Tower Hamlets, Barking & Dagenham and the City of London and a second ballot for London-wide Assembly members.
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Key deadlines
| Event | Date (deadline if not midnight) |
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Publication of notice of election |
Tuesday 19 March 2024 |
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Delivery of nomination papers |
On any working day during the hours stated on the notice of election until 4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
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Deadline for delivery of nomination papers |
4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
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Deadline for withdrawals of nomination |
4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
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Deadline for notification of appointment of election agents |
4pm on Wednesday 27 March 2024 |
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Publication of statement of persons (and parties) nominated |
Not later than 4pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024 |
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Deadline for receiving applications for registration |
Tuesday 16 April 2024 |
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Deadline for new postal vote applications and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes |
5pm on Wednesday 17 April 2024 |
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Deadline for receiving new applications to vote by proxy (not postal proxy or emergency proxies) |
5pm on Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
| Publication of notice of poll |
Not later than Wednesday 24 April 2024 |
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Deadline for notification of appointment of polling and counting agents |
Thursday 25 April 2024 |
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First date that electors can apply for replacements for lost postal votes |
Friday 26 April 2024 |
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Deadline for notification of appointment of sub-agents |
Tuesday 30 April 2024 |
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Polling day |
7am to 10pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
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Last time that electors can apply for a replacement for spoilt or lost postal votes |
5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
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Deadline for emergency proxy applications |
5pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
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Last time to alter the register due to clerical error or court appeal |
9pm on Thursday 2 May 2024 |
Information for candidates and election agents
If you are thinking of standing as either a Mayoral candidate or as a party/candidate in the London-wide Assembly Member election in May 2024, or you are the agent of someone who is thinking of standing, please have a look at the I’m A Candidate section of the London Elects site. The Greater London Returning Officer (GLRO) engages with political parties, candidates and agents on how London Elects will manage the nominations process. Closer to the elections, you will be able to register with London Elects and the team can keep you up to date and send you important information.
London Borough of Newham lead on liaison with City and East Constituency Assembly Member candidates. Please email Akhtar.ali@newham.gov.uk to register your interest.
| Election | Contact |
|---|---|
| Mayor of London |
Lea Goddard lea.goddard@london.gov.uk |
| London-wide Assembly |
Lea Goddard lea.goddard@london.gov.uk |
| City & East Constituency Assembly Member | Akhtar Ali Head of Electoral Services and Interim Head of Democratic Services Akhtar.ali@newham.gov.uk 020 3373 9576 |
For more information about Mayor of London and London Assembly elections, please visit www.londonelects.org.uk