Paragraph 3 Notice of election
(1)
The returning officer shall publish notice of the election in the form in the Appendix to this Schedule or a form to the like effect stating–
(a)
the place and times at which nomination papers are to be delivered;
(b)
that forms of such nomination papers may be obtained at that place and at those times; and
(c)
the date of the poll in the event of a contest.
(2)
The notice of election shall state the day by which–
(a)
applications to vote by post or by proxy; and
(b)
other applications and notices about postal or proxy voting,
must reach the electoral registration officer in order that they may be effective for the election.