Combination of referendum and election polls: conduct of referendumC1C211

1

This regulation applies, in relation to the referendum, where polls are taken together in accordance with regulation 10(1) or (5).

2

The referendum is to be conducted in accordance with the Local Government Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules (as contained in Schedule 5 to these Regulations).

3

The provisions specified in the first column of Tables 1 to 6 of Schedule 4 have effect in relation to the referendum, subject to the modifications specified in that Schedule and to any contrary provision of these Regulations.

4

Where a person applies under Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 F1 to vote by post, or to vote by proxy, at the election, that person is to be treated as applying also to vote by post, or to vote by proxy, at the referendum.