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Who is eligible to vote in elections and referendums in the UK
There are different types of UK elections. The most common ones are:…
General elections (elections to the UK Parliament) usually take place…
Local government elections take place at least every 4 years. Not all…
There are 129 Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs). To vote in…
There are 90 Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in the Northern…
There are 60 Members of the Senedd (MSs). To vote in Senedd elections you…
Elected local mayors In some areas of England voters elect a mayor. Check…
There are 41 Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) in England and Wales…
A referendum is a vote on a single issue. You usually make one choice…
If you aren’t able to cast your vote in person, you can have someone you trust cast your vote for you in a particular election or referendum.
On Thursday 23 June 2016 the EU referendum took place and the people of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union.
The EU referendum took place on Thursday 23 June 2016. On this page you’ll find information that was distributed about the referendum.
The Scottish independence referendum took place on Thursday 18 September 2014. On this page, you’ll find useful information about the referendum.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
Prime Minister David Cameron sent a personal minute to all ministers about the EU referendum.
Get the facts about the issues that matter most in the Scottish independence referendum.
On 18 September 2014 people in Scotland voted in a Referendum to remain in the United Kingdom
How political parties, candidates, agents and campaigners can undertake COVID-secure campaigning activity for the May 21 polls.
A booklet providing important information about the issues affecting Scotland's future.
Memoranda explaining the government's assessment of the European Union Referendum Bill.
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
The Cabinet Secretary has written to permanent secretaries of government departments with advice on conduct ahead of the EU referendum.
The government has published its response to reports on the EU Referendum
The Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2024 to 2025.
The draft Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2024 to 2025.
The Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Alternative Notional Amounts) (England) Report 2024 to 2025.
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