PA normally aims to provide estimated declaration times for each council or constituency based on forecasts obtained from councils. In cases where councils have not been prepared to give a forecast or would give only a broad time range, the estimate would be based on actual historic times where possible. The estimates always came with a warning they could be taken only as a rough guide and were subject to change in the light of new information.
These estimates will be added early in April, and updated in the weeks leading up to polling day on May 2.
The following general outline of the flow of results for the various polls is being provided for planning purposes. PA customers wanting more detailed information should contact the Elections Desk.
Commons by-election – Blackpool South (1 seat): Counting is due to take place overnight on Thursday-Friday, with the resulted expected possibly around 4am on Friday.
London Mayor and Assembly (14 FPTP constituencies and one London-wide PR top-up seat):
Counting is expected to start on Saturday, with all results expected that day. The results of the London Mayor election and the London-wide PR top-up seat are expected late on Saturday.
Other mayors (10):
Counts are expected on Friday and Saturday. This section will be updated in April.
English councils (107):
Some councils will count overnight, others on Friday or Saturday. This section will be updated in April.
Police and Crime Commissioners (37):
Counts are expected to take place mainly on Saturday, while some will be on Sunday. More information will be included here in April.