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EU citizens’ voting and candidacy rights in local elections need to be updated to reflect our new relationship with the EU.
The United Kingdom and European Union have reached an agreement at European Council on the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland’s withdrawal from the European Union. The revised Withdrawal Agreement and Political Declaration were considered and agreed at...
If you're a British citizen living overseas, then you can apply to vote by proxy.
The Committee has published a working paper summarising the discussion from its seminar on the impact of referendums in the UK.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Finland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and passports.
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The draft Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2024 to 2025.
The government's summary of a decision to be taken by the UK/EU Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee.
Summarises the measures included in the EU (Approvals) Bill.
If your employment or your spouse or civil partner’s employment means that you cannot vote in person, then you can apply to vote by proxy.
On 22 November 2016, CSPL held a joint seminar with University College London’s Constitution Unit on the impact of referendums in the UK.
If you can’t vote in person due to a disability, then you can apply to vote by proxy.
The guidance explains the neighbourhood planning system introduced by the Localism Act, including key stages and considerations required.
The Scottish independence referendum took place on Thursday 18 September 2014. On this page, you’ll find useful information about the referendum.
The Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2024 to 2025.
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