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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…
Challenge the result of an election if you think it was not run properly, issuing and serving an election petition, and what happens at the hearing and trial
You may be able to challenge the result of an election if you think it was…
To challenge an election you must apply to the Election Petitions Office.…
After you apply, the Election Petitions Office will tell you how much to…
You should only contact the people you’re complaining about (‘the…
Contact the Election Petitions Office to set the date for the hearing. You…
The Access to Elected Office Fund helps disabled people with the costs of standing for election - what you'll get, who is eligible and how to apply
This fund is currently closed. Find out if you can get help with…
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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.
The Planning Inspectorate issuing appeal decisions and recommendations during the election period in England.
Sample of an election petition to question a European, parliamentary or local government election result in the High Court.
Get help as a local authority with the rollout of chargepoint infrastructure and other electric vehicle information.
An overview of voting in the UK, including voting in person, postal and proxy voting, and voting if you're abroad.
Decisions where applicants allege that the union has broken statutory balloting procedures relating to elections. All decisions are in PDF format.
Use this template to send annual exemption election reports for collective investment vehicles to HMRC.
What happens when you opt to tax (charge VAT on) land and buildings, when you need permission and when to notify HMRC about your decision.
Screening decisions made by the Secretary of State on overhead electricity line applications.
This policy sets out what Ofsted will publish during a period of pre-election silence for local authority and general elections.
Get on the electoral register so you can vote in elections and referendums.
Election cycles by type of local authority in England.
Getting on the electoral register, what happens if you do not register to vote, registering in more than one place, how to opt out of the 'open register', registering anonymously and how to view the electoral register
Guidance for headteachers, chief executives and teachers during the pre-election period for local elections and general elections.
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