The candidates are coming in. This wikipedia link is worth looking at on a regular basis.
Crewe and Nantwich by-election, 2008 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I can't find anything from Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council, but they should be putting the timetable online.
Crewe and Nantwich Borough Council - Home Page
The Tories will need to win this seat to be in with a credible chance at the GE.
Byelection: Tories train their sights on Crewe | UK news | The Guardian
CANDIDATES DECLARED -
Tamsin Dunwoody - Labour
Edward Timson - Conservative -
Edward Timpson - Profile - Conservative Party
Elizabeth Shenton - Liberal Democrat -
Elizabeth Shenton for Crewe and Nantwich
Mike Nattrass - UK Independence Party -
Mike Nattrass MEP in the European Parliament EDD Group UK Independence Party UKIP West Midlands Region