Combination and timing of referendum and election polls: conduct of referendumE+W
18.—(1) This paragraph applies, in relation to the referendum, where polls are taken together in accordance with regulation 17(1) or (2).
(2) Where paragraph (1) applies —
(a)the referendum is to be conducted in accordance with the Local Government Finance Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, and
(b)the provisions specified in the first column of Tables 1 to 7 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.
(3) Where the polls at an election or referendum of a description mentioned in regulation 17(3) are held on the same day as a referendum, a person who is entitled to vote at the referendum is to be treated as being entitled to vote by post or to vote by proxy at the referendum, where he or she is entitled under Schedule 4 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 F1 to vote by post, or to vote by proxy, at the election or other referendum.
Textual Amendments
F12000, c. 2. Schedule 4 was amended by paragraph 164 of Schedule 27 to the Civil Partnerships Act 2004 (c. 33), and sections 5, 14, 35 and 38 of, and paragraphs 19, 20 and 137 of Schedule 1 to, the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22).