tell users when SoPn will be published if no candidates

[pmk01]

We only name the SoPN publishing date if we have candidates attached to an election. If we have no candidates, we say:

We don't know of any candidates standing yet. You can help improve this page: add information about candidates to our database.

With candidates we say:
The official candidate list will be published after 31 March 2025, when this page will be updated.

This latter message should show on all pages.

[pmk01]

Further suggested addition inspired by the AEA

"If you have applied for a postal vote, it will be sent after this date."

[chris48s]

We have the Postal vote application deadline in our timetable, but not that date.

Do you know how to work it out?

[pmk01]

No, I think it depends on the local authority. The week following I would assume. I will ask the AEA, though.

[pmk01]

postal vote packs are usually sent around ten days before polling day

https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/resources/resources-young-people/your-vote/ways-vote/voting-post

[chris48s]

OK. "usually around 10 days before polling day, but it depends on your council" feels more like a bit of text than something to go into the timetable rules.

[pmk01]

AEA says: "Based on a very limited survey – most PVs for the UKPGE went out around 18-19 June. Nominations closed on 7 June so it took a while."