The Electoral Commission has published the timetable for the 2022 Local Elections. This contains key deadlines around nominations, applications to vote and election expenses.
You can download the full timetable on the following links for England, Scotland and Wales.
Some of the key dates for you to remember are:
England and Wales
Deadline for submitting Nomination Papers
Deadline to Register to Vote
Deadline for Postal Votes applications
POLLING DAY
Deadline for submitting Election Expenses
4pm on Tuesday 5 April
Thursday 14 April
5pm on Tuesday 19 April
Thursday 5 May
Monday 6 June (Parish Councils only)
Thursday 9 June (result declared on 5 May)
Friday 10 June (result declared on 6 May)
Scotland
Deadline for submitting Nomination Papers
Deadline to Register to Vote
Deadline for Postal Votes applications
POLLING DAY
Deadline for submitting Election Expenses
4pm on Wednesday 30 March
Monday 18 April
5pm on Tuesday 19 April
Thursday 5 May
Friday 10 June (result declared on 6 May)
Monday 13 June (result declared on 7 May)
It’s important to note that the date for postal ballots going in the mail will vary between local councils, so make sure to get in touch with your local authority to get this key information.