2015 No. 654
The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2015
Made
Coming into force
The Lord President of the Council, in exercise of the powers conferred by section 15(5) of the Representation of the People Act 19851 and sections 9HE(1)(a), (2)(d) and (3)(a), 9MG(2) to (4) and 44(1)(a), (2)(d) and (3)(a) of the Local Government Act 20002, makes the following Regulations.
The Lord President of the Council has consulted the Electoral Commission as required by sections 9HE(4) and 44(3A)3 of the Local Government Act 2000 and section 7(1) and (2)(e) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20004.
Having regard to section 27(2) of the Representation of the People Act 1985 and in accordance with section 201(2) of the Representation of the People Act 19835 and section 105(6)6 of the Local Government Act 2000, a draft of this instrument has been laid before, and approved by a resolution of, each House of Parliament.