The referendum on the voting system for UK Parliamentary elections and local elections in England

FAQs (frequently asked questions) Issues and actions for staff supporting the referendum on the voting system for UK

Parliamentary elections and local elections in EnglandContents

1 How to use this guide

2 Registration

3 Postal and proxy voting

4 How/where to vote

5 Overseas voters

6 Service voters and Crown Servants

7 Access issues

8 The election and referendum in your area

9 Count, results etc

10 Referendum campaigners and candidates at the local government election

11 The Electoral Commission

12 List of Commonwealth countries, British Overseas Territories and European Union member states

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1 How to use this guide1.1 This publication has been designed as a resource for Counting Officers to support the training and briefing of support staff working on the referendum on the voting system for UK Parliamentary elections and local elections in England.

The deadlines included in this document have been calculated using the timetable for a 5 May 2011 referendum.A

1.2 The FAQ guide can be used either as a resource to reinforce key messages from briefing/training sessions for support staff or as an information and reference tool to be used in conjunction with locally produced information sources.

1.3 The material has been designed for staff who do not normally work in the field of elections or referendums and provides basic procedural guidance which can be passed on to members of the public to clarify key issues around the registration, election and referendum process. Staff are advised to elevate more complex questions to the elections office.

1.4 The guide is designed for use by the following types of staff who may be asked to support the election and referendum locally:

call centre staff local council reception staff staff working in information centres and one-stop shops

1.5 Staff should be reminded that there are many areas where they are unable to comment and must not show a bias. Therefore, all responses given should be politically neutral and in no way be or be interpreted to be supporting one option or the other. Staff using this document should take care not to stray from the provided answers other than when they have been expressly advised that they may do so by their employer/manager.

1.6 Staff should be given contact details for the elections office in cases where calls are more complicated and cannot be answered by these answers. They should also be given details of the registration forms that they can send out to callers.

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2 RegistrationIssue/question

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Am I registered to vote?

The elections office at your local authority can tell you.

However, if your household filled in the annual canvass form that came through your door between August and November last year with your details, you should still be registered.

You will need to register again if you have moved home since then.

Transfer caller to the elections office if they need to check that they are registered.

If you do not have the details, provide contact details from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk using the callers postcode or direct them to 0800 3 280 280

Remind callers that registration forms need to be returned to the elections office on or before Thursday 14 April to vote on the 5 May.

Tell them to download forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or supply any you have if you have been advised to do so.

How do I register to vote?

By filling in a form & returning it to your elections office, the deadline for registration is Thursday 14 April

See also Am I registered to vote? above.

Send caller to the elections office if they need to check that they are registered

If they wish, provide election office contact details (from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or your own instructions)

Tell them that registration forms need to be returned to the elections office on or before Thursday 14 April.

Tell them to download

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forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or offer to send a form or pass them to the elections office if you have been instructed to do so

Missed the deadline (if caller calls after (Thursday 14 April – the registration deadline)

You have missed the deadline to get on the register at your current address for the forthcoming election and referendum on 5 May 2011.

However, you can register now for future elections and referendums if you wish.

Suggest the caller contacts the elections office where they think they should be registered (either now or their old address if they have moved).

If they wish to register for future elections or referendums, then use the information above

If they know their previous postcode, you can search for their old election office’s contact details by going to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

How do I register for future referendums and elections?

By filling in a form and returning it to your elections office.

However, if you filled in the annual canvass form that came through your door last year and returned it, you do not need to register again. We can check to see if you are on the register.

Process as above.

I sent my electoral registration form in ages ago but I’m still not on the register.

It can take up to seven weeks for your name to be added to the register.

The register of electors is usually updated on a monthly basis, and there is a cut off date each

Elevate more complex queries to the elections office.

Transfer caller to the elections office if they need to check that they are registered.

If they wish, provide

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month for the receipt of forms. If you missed this date your details will be included in the next month’s update.

However, you will be added to the register in time to vote on 5 May, so long as your registration form was received by the elections office before Thursday 14 April

If you are not sure whether your form was received please contact your elections office.

contact details from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What are the monthly cut-off dates? / Any question about a specific month’s cut off date.

Use information provided to give details of the relevant monthly cut-off dates:

- 10 March for 1 April update

- 14 April for 26 April update

14 April 2011 is the deadline for registration for the 5 May.

Am I eligible to register to vote?

You can only vote if you are registered. You can register if:

you are 16 or over (but you cannot vote until your 18th birthday)

AND

you are a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen (i.e. you have leave to remain or don’t require leave to remain) living in the UK

other European Union

If they want more info, direct them to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk , or use any contact details you have been given.

If they don’t know whether they are a citizen of a Commonwealth country, refer to the list of Commonwealth countries in section 12 below.

If they are a Commonwealth citizen but are unsure whether

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citizens can register to vote at certain elections but cannot vote in the referendum but are entitled to vote in the local government elections

they have leave to remain or whether they don’t require leave to remain, refer them to the elections office.

If they don’t know whether they are a citizen of a European Union member state refer to the list of EU countries in section 12 below

they can also register as a Service Voter or Crown Servant posted overseas – see section 6 for further information

If they wish to register, see above.

After 14 April process as above.

If I pay council tax am I automatically registered?

No. Registration is a separate process performed by your local Electoral Registration Officer. There are different requirements to be able to register to vote than to pay council tax so one cannot be used to add names to the other.

I have completed and returned my census form, does this mean I am registered to vote?

No. Registration is a separate process performed by your local Electoral Registration Officer. There are specific requirements to be able to register to vote.

See ‘Am I registered to vote?‘ and ‘How do I register to vote?’ above.

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If I pay council tax am I automatically registered?

No. Registration is a separate process performed by the elections office at your local council. There are different requirements to be able to register to vote then to pay council tax so one cannot be used to add names to the other.

I have completed and returned my census form, does this mean I am registered to vote?

No. Registration is a separate process performed by your local Electoral Registration Officer. There are specific requirements to be able to register to vote.

See ‘Am I registered to vote?‘ and ‘How do I register to vote?’ above.

I’m a student and I’m not sure where I should register to vote.

Students may be entitled to register at either or both their home address and their university (term time) address.

However they must only vote once at each contest.

Offer to give information on registering to vote (see ‘How do I register to vote) above for that information).

Remind them of 14 April deadline for registration for 5 May

For more complicated queries give contact details/pass them to the elections office.

I’ve just turned 18 and want to register.

Same process as ‘How do I register to vote’

I’m homeless / live on a

Yes. You can make something called a

Transfer to elections office or supply their

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house boat / caravan / in a mental hospital / remanded in custody, can I register?

‘declaration of local connection’. You should contact the elections office.

contact details if you have them.

Use www.aboutmyvote.co.uk if needed.

What are the full and edited registers?

In 2002 new legislationcreated the full and theedited register of electors:

The full register includes the names of all those registered to vote in a local area and is used for electoral and limited statutory purposes only. One of these purposes is credit referencing.

The edited register can be sold on to anyone for any purpose and includes the names of all those who have not ‘opted out’ of their details being included on it. You can opt out when you register.

Refer to the Commission’s

‘Who has my personal details’ leaflet, which canbe downloaded from:www.dopolitics.org.uk/toolbox-index/toolbox2/v-z/who-has-my-personal-details

Elevate more complex queries to the elections office.

How do I find out if my details are on the edited register and how to remove them if they are?

You will need to contact your elections office at your local council.

If your details are on the edited register and you wish to have them removed from future versions of this register your elections office will be able to help.

Elevate complex queries to the elections office.

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3 Postal and proxy voting Issue/question

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Who can apply for a postal vote?

Anyone who is registered to vote in Great Britain.

If you are not yet registered, you can submit a postal vote application form alongside your registration form.

They can download postal forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or get them from the elections office.

If they wish, provide the address and contact details that you have been given or from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What is the deadline for applying for a postal vote for the 5 May?

You application must be received by 5pm on 14 April.

If someone calls after 5pm on 14 April?

You have missed the deadline to apply for a postal vote for the polls on the 5 May.

You may be able to apply for a proxy vote up until 5pm on 21 April if you can’t attend the polling station. You will need to state this reason on the form.

You can still apply for a postal vote for future referendums and elections now if you wish.

They can download postal and proxy forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or the election office website may have them or can send one to you (give details if you have them.

If they wish, provide the elections office address and contact details (use www.aboutmyvote.co.uk if you do not have them).

How do I get a postal vote?

You can download an application form from www.aboutmyvote.c

They can download postal vote forms from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk, or the elections office website

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o.uk, or get one from the elections office.

You need to return the form to the elections office.

Remind them of the deadline (5pm 14 April for 5 May polls).

may have them or can send one to you (give details if you have them).

If they wish, provide the elections office address and contact details (use www.aboutmyvote.co.uk if you do not have them).

I haven’t received my postal ballot paper yet.

You should receive it about a week before the poll.

If it hasn’t arrived 5 days before polling day, or you subsequently lose it, you can get a replacement ballot paper in person from your local elections office, up until 5pm on polling day. You will need identification.

If you have spoilt your ballot paper or postal voting statement, you can get a replacement until 5pm on polling day. Do not destroy or throw away your postal ballot papers. You will need to return them.

Tell them to contact the local elections office and ask when they are sending out postal votes if they need to know exactly when the postal votes will be sent.

Ask them to contact the elections office for details of the allowed identification if they need a replacement postal vote and to arrange a convenient time for the replacement to be made.

For what period does my postal vote last?

You can apply for a specific time period, or for a permanent one which lasts until you cancel it or move home.

Escalate to elections office if they require more information.

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How does the postal voting statement work?

This document will arrive in your postal vote pack alongside your ballot paper. It must be completed or your vote will not count.

You will need to provide your signature and date of birth. This will be checked against your original application form.

More detailed instructions will be provided in your postal ballot pack, or you can contact your local elections office for more information.

If they wish, provide elections office contact details.

Why do I have to give my date of birth and signature? How is it secret?

When you apply for a postal (or proxy) vote you must provide your date of birth and signature.

When you get your postal ballot paper there will be a separate statement on which you will be asked for the same details. This is for security reasons and the details must match those provided in your application for your vote to be counted.

However, rest assured that the

If they want to discuss any aspect of postal vote security or who has their personal details further, elevate to elections office.

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statement is separated from the ballot paper when it is received. This happens before the sealed ballot paper envelope is opened and the vote is counted. This keeps your vote secret; no one will be able to find out how you voted.

How secure is a postal vote? / Any question or challenge about the security of voting.

It is an offence to complete a postal vote that is not your own, and to intimidate voters. If you have any allegations of fraud, they should be referred to the police and/or the elections office.

Special arrangements have been made with the police to ensure the security of the election and referendum.

Refer on to elections office if they want to debate this further.

I opted for a postal vote but I don’t want to post it/I’m too late to post it

No problem. You can drop your ballot paper off on polling day at the elections office, to your normal polling station, or to a polling station in your local authority area. Make sure you do it before 10pm on 5 May.

You cannot be given

If they wish, provide elections office contact details.

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another ballot paper at the polling station.

Contact your local elections office to find out where their office is or for the address of your polling station.

Who can apply for a proxy vote?

To vote by proxy for the 5 May only, you must have a reason – e.g. you will be away on holiday, but you will not require an attestation.

Only those with a specific reason such as a disability or being overseas can apply to vote by proxy for a period of time. Contact your local elections office for more information and an application form.

See below for deadlines.

They can download a form from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or get one from the elections office.

What is the deadline for applying for a proxy vote?

If you are amending an existing proxy vote, you must return your application by 5pm on 14 April.

New proxy applications must be received by 5pm on 21 April.

As above

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You can apply to vote by proxy for emergency medical reasons up until 5pm on 5 May.

I’ve been made the proxy for someone and I don’t know how it works

It’s simple to vote as someone’s proxy. You will be sent a special proxy poll card with details of where you should go to vote.

If you can’t attend the polling station you can vote as a proxy by post, but you must apply by 5pm on 14 April.

If you are going to the polling station just tell the staff there that you are voting as a proxy and they will tell you what to do.

Don’t forget to take your proxy poll card – this will speed up the ballot paper issuing process.

If they want to discuss this further, refer them to the elections office.

4 How/where to voteIssue/question

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Date of election and referendum

5 May 2011

How do I find out where my

Your poll card should tell you the location of

If the caller requires further information, provide contact

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polling station is?

your polling station.

Alternatively, contact the elections office.

There may have been a review of all the polling places in your area, and your polling station may have been changed as a result. Contact the elections office for more info if you have concerns.

details for the elections office.

Polling hours? Polling hours are between 7am – 10pm.

What forms of voting are there?

Polling station

Absent voting:- by post (no reason is needed)- by proxy (need to give particular reason for one-off, need to meet certain criteria for a proxy for a period of time)

See above for information on applying.

How does the count work?

The ballot papers will be sorted between the referendum and the local government ballot papers, this will be managed locally by the Counting Officer, there will be one per local authority

The Counting Officer is responsible for counting the referendum ballot papers and local Returning Officer is

Elevate any more complicated queries to the elections office.

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responsible for counting the local government ballot papers

Once the Counting Officer has a local total for the referendum it will be sent to a central collation point and all totals added together to form the final result.

[Insert arrangements for the local government count here]

How do I fill in the ballot papers?

Information will be provided by the polling clerk at the polling station or, if you opted to vote by post, it will be in your ballot pack.

Elevate any more complicated queries to the elections office.

My whole block/street haven’t had their poll cards.

This may not necessarily mean that you cannot vote.

Check that you are registered (see above)

Report it to the elections office.

If you are registered, you do not need your poll card to vote

If they wish, provide contact details. Use www.aboutmyvote.co,uk or contact details you have been given.

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5 Overseas voters Issue/question

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Can British citizens living abroad vote?

At the referendum British citizens living abroad can vote

At the local government election British citizens abroad cannot vote

Service voters and Crown Servants stationed overseas can vote in both the election and referendum (see next section).

Direct them to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk; or direct them to elections office for more information.

Direct to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or elections office for more information.

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6 Service voters and Crown ServantsIssue/question Answer Action

I am in the Armed Forces (Army, Navy or RAF) posted abroad. How do I register to vote?

Service personnel and their spouses or civil partners posted abroad can register to vote through making a service declaration, which is available to download from the Commission’s website, or we can send you one if you don’t have access to the internet.

You can register at the address in the UK where you would be living if not posted overseas or at an address where you have lived in the past.

Service declaration forms should be sent to the elections office for the area where you wish to register.

Provide contact details. More info at www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

Service voter registration form can be downloaded from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

Remind them of the 14 April deadline.

I am in the Armed Forces living in the UK how do I register to vote?

Service personnel and their spouses or civil partners have the option of making a service declaration as above, or can opt to register to vote in the traditional way (as described in the registration section)

Supply contact details of elections office. More info also available from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

Service voter registration form can be downloaded from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

Offer to send a form if they can’t get one from the internet.

Remind them of the 14 April

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registration deadline.

I am a Service voter, what methods of voting are available to me?

Service voters and their spouses or civil partners can vote in person or can opt to vote by post or proxy.

Postal votes are only sent out about a week before polling day. If you are living abroad it is advisable that you appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf as there is unlikely to be enough time for postal votes to reach you and be sent back before close of poll.

However, there is a program that aims to get postal votes into certain theatres of operations. Contact the elections office if you are interested in this.

Refer to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk website where Service voter forms can be downloaded

Remind them of the 5pm 14 April deadline for receipt of postal vote applications and the 5pm 21 April deadline for a new proxy vote. If they already have a proxy vote but want to change it, they need to do this by 5pm 14 April.

I work in a UK embassy / for the EU / for the UN, and am based overseas. How do I register to vote?

If you are working outside the UK as a Crown Servant or as an employee of the British Council, you can still register to vote. You can also register if you are married to or are the civil partner of a Crown Servant or British Council employee and you are accompanying them during their employment abroad.

provide contact details

Crown servant voter registration form can be downloaded from www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

Remind them of the 14 April registration deadline.

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Issue/question Answer Action

You will need to complete a Crown Servant registration form, which is available to download from the Commission’s website.

I am a Crown Servant, what methods of voting are available to me?

Crown Servant voters and their spouses or civil partners can vote in person or can opt to vote by post or proxy.

Postal votes are only sent out about a week before polling day, if you are living abroad it is advisable that you appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf as there is unlikely to be enough time for postal votes to reach you and be sent back before close of poll.

Refer to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk website where Crown Servant voter forms can be downloaded.

Remind them of the 5pm 14 April deadline for receipt of postal vote applications and the 5pm 21 April deadline for a new proxy vote. If they already have a proxy vote but want to change it, they need to do this by 5pm 14 April.

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7 Access issuesIssue/question Answer Action

What provision is made for people with disabilities?

Local authorities have to comply with the Disability Discrimination Act and other laws. See further details below.

If they wish, provide contact details for the elections office.

What provisions are made for blind or visually impaired voters?

Tactile voting templates and large print versions of ballot papers are available at all polling stations.

You can take a companion with you (close relative or elector qualified to vote) to assist you, or ask the presiding officer at the polling station for help.

If they wish, provide contact details for the elections office.

What provision is there for non-English speakers?

Ballot papers cannot be printed in languages other than English.

However, there may be guidance notes in other languages. These may be available in the polling station.

Direct to the Commission’s leaflet Easy-read guide to voting www.dopolitics.org.uk/toolbox-index/toolbox2/d-f/easy-read-guide-to-voting

Registration and postal voting leaflets are available in a number of different languages from the Electoral Commission. They are only available to order, so please ring the Commission on 0845 8500 501. A catalogue of all the materials available can be found at www.dopolitics.org.uk.

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What provision is there for wheelchair users?

Each polling station is different. You can obtain more details from the elections office, or look for details on your poll card.

Alternatively, you could apply for a postal vote, to allow you to vote from home; or nominate a proxy to vote on your behalf.

If they wish, provide contact details for the elections office.

What about access issues for postal voters?

I can give you contact details of the elections office, who will be able to discuss this with you.

Provide contact details for the elections office.

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8 The election and referendum in your area Issue/question Answer Action

What elections and referendums are taking place on 5 May 2011?

Local government elections are taking place across England

A referendum is taking place across the UK

If they wish, provide elections office/Electoral Commission contact details.

What is the referendum about?

It’s a referendum on which of two voting systems should be used to elect MPs to the House of Commons in the future.

If they require further information provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3 280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What are my options?

A referendum asks you to vote yes or no to a proposal.

For this referendum, the ballot paper asks this question:

‘At present, the UK uses the ‘first past the post’ system to elect MPs to the House of Commons. Should the ‘alternative vote’ system be used instead?’

Voters have one vote and should mark a cross (X) in either the ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ box on the ballot paper.

If they require further information provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3 280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What will happen if I vote ‘Yes’?

If more people across the UK vote ‘Yes’ than ‘No’, the ‘alternative vote’ system will be

If they require further information provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3

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used to elect MPs to the House of Commons in future.

280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What will happen if I vote ‘No’?

If more people across the UK vote ‘No’ than ‘Yes’, the ‘first past the post’ system will continue to be used to elect MPs to the House of Commons in the future.

If they require further information provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3 280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

What is the ‘alternative vote’ system/’the first past the post’ system?

I’m afraid I’m not able to answer that question for you as I have to be neutral and independent

The Electoral Commission will send you impartial information in a booklet to each household

Provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3 280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

How can I find out the referendum result?

The referendum ballot papers will be counted from 4pm on Friday 6 May.

The final UK result will be available on the Commission’s website at: www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

If they require further information provide the Electoral Commission contact details 0800 3 280 280 or www.aboutmyvote.co.uk.

Who is standing in the election?

Refer them to the elections office.

If they wish, provide elections office contact details.

Where can I get information about the candidates?

You will need to visit candidate websites. Most candidates/parties post leaflets through

Provide local council website details.

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letter boxes during election time.

The website of the local council may be useful.

9 Count, results, etcIssue/question Answer Action

When will the results be announced?

The referendum votes will be counted on the day after the poll from 4pm and completed as soon as possible.

The referendum result will be shown on the Electoral Commission website: aboutmyvote.co.uk

[insert details of local government election count]

The elections office may also have information and results

Give Electoral Commission website and/or telephone details www.aboutmyvote.co.uk or 0800 3 280 280

If they wish, provide contact details for the elections office.

What about recounts?

Any designated counting agent can request a re-count at the local referendum or local government count on certain grounds.

It is the

If they wish, provide contact details for the elections office. If you do have the details go to www.aboutmyvote.co.uk

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responsibility of the Counting Officer/Returning Officer to decide if a re-count is necessary.

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10Referendum campaigners and candidates at the local government electionIssue/question

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What is a campaigner in a referendum?

Campaigners in referendums are defined by the law as permitted participants.

These can be individuals or organisations that campaign for a particular outcome in a referendum.

More complex queries refer on to the Electoral Commission. www.electoralcommission.org.ukor 0800 3 280 280

How do I become a permitted participant?

In certain circumstances campaigners must register with the Electoral Commission and then comply with controls on their spending and donations under the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA).

An individual or organisation may apply

Refer to campaigners’ guidance on Electoral Commission website www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance/those-we-regulate

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questions, refer to the Electoral Commission.

How do I stand as a candidate?

You need to meet all the qualifications for being a candidate and not be disqualified.

You will also need to submit a set of nomination papers to the Returning Officer

Refer to candidates guide on Electoral Commission website www.electoralcommission.org.uk/guidance/resources-for-those-we-regulate/candidates-and-agents/guidance-for-candidates-and-agents-standing-for-election/standing-for-local-government-elections-in-England

If they have further questions, refer to elections office.

More complex queries, refer to the elections office.

Where do I get nomination papers from?

Nomination papers are available from the Returning Officer or from the Electoral Commission’s website.

Provide contact details of the elections office.

When is close of nominations?

Close of nominations for the local government election is noon on Monday 4 April 2011.

Refer to elections office.

Any other nomination query

Refer to the elections office.

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11The Electoral CommissionIssue/question

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What is The Electoral Commission?

An independent body, not part of government, whose aim is to increase public confidence in the democratic system and knowledge of elections and referendums.

For the referendum it will also:- comment on the

intelligibility of the referendum question

- register organisations or individuals who want to campaign in the referendum (known as ‘permitted participants’)

- monitor and report on referendum campaign spending

- appoint organisations as the lead campaigners or ‘designated organisations’  for each referendum outcome

- ensure that designated organisations (if appointed) have access to certain assistance

- report on the administration of the referendum

If they want further information, direct them to, www.electoralcommission.org.ukor 0800 3 280 280.

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12List of Commonwealth countries, British Overseas Territories and European Union member statesCommonwealth countriesAntigua and Barbuda Kenya SamoaAustralia Kiribati SeychellesThe Bahamas Lesotho Sierra LeoneBangladesh Malawi SingaporeBarbados Malaysia Solomon IslandsBelize Maldives South AfricaBotswana Malta Sri LankaBrunel Darussalam Mauritius SwazilandCameroon Mozambique United Republic of

TanzaniaCanada Namibia TongaCyprus Nauru Trinidad and TobagoDominica New Zealand TuvaluFiji Islands Nigeria UgandaThe Gambia Pakistan United KingdomGhana Papua New Guinea VanuatuGrenada Rwanda ZambiaGuyana St. Kitts and Nevis ZimbabweIndia St LuciaJamaica St Vincent & The

Grenadines

British Overseas TerritoriesAnguilla MontserratBermuda Pitcairn IslandBritish Antarctic Territory St HelenaBritish Indian Ocean Territory St Helena dependencies (Ascension Island,

Tristan da Cunha)British Virgin islandsCayman Islands South Georgia and the South IslandsFalkland Islands Turks and Caicos IslandsGibraltar

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European Union member states (note that citizens of countries which do not have a * cannot vote in the referendum)Austria Germany The NetherlandsBelgium Greece PolandBulgaria Hungary PortugalCyprus * Ireland * RomaniaCzech Republic Italy SlovakiaDenmark Latvia SloveniaEstonia Lithuania SpainFinland Luxembourg SwedenFrance Malta * United Kingdom *

* Also Commonwealth countries or Ireland, citizens of which can vote in all elections and referendums

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