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If you or your spouse or civil partner are attending an educational course that means you won't be able to vote in person, then you can vote by proxy.
If you're a Crown servant, British Council employee or their spouse or civil partner, you can apply to vote by proxy.
Official information British people moving to and living in the United States of America (USA) need to know, including residency, healthcare and driving.
This collection brings together all documents relating to Individual Electoral Registration.
Make, or respond to, a complaint under Regulation 17(1) of the Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004.
Videos created by the Electoral Commission offering valuable insights into how to improve the accessibility of elections for everyone.…
How the Northern Ireland administration is structured, what areas it legislates on, and links to its main departments.
How to set up a commons council to manage common land.
A Guide for Employers and Employees to the role of the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) for these regulations
Form to be used to apply by post for a Voter Authority Certificate.
Guidance to help local councils adapt to new rules now that the UK has left the EU and the transition period has ended.
Use this form to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate on paper. You'll need to print, fill out and send or take the form to your local Electoral Registration Office.
How to hold charity trustee and member meetings, including AGMs, so you can make decisions legally and your charity can run effectively.
Information for UK nationals moving to or living in Ireland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
Advice for British people living in Barbados, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Voter ID pilots for the local government elections in May 2018.
Advice for British people living in Grenada, including information on health, education, benefits, and residence requirements.
Decide whether to set up a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO), a charitable company or an unincorporated association or trust.
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sweden, including guidance on residency, healthcare and working.
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