The deadlines coming up this week are:
- Proclamation of dissolution / issue of general election writ: Monday 12 April
- Statement of persons nominated for local government election: Noon on Monday 12 April
- Receipt of general election writ: (Probable date) Tuesday 13 April
- Publication of notice of general election: (Probable date) Tuesday 13 April
- Deadline for withdrawal of nominations for local government election: Noon on Tuesday 13 April
- Deadline for appointment of election agents for local government election: Noon on Tuesday 13 April
- General election nominations begin: (Probable date) 10am on Wednesday 14 April (date will be day after publication of notice of election)
- ITV TV debate between party leaders: 8:30 pm on Thursday 15 April
For a full timetable see General election and local election timetable, 2010.