Local Electoral Act 2001

Conduct of elections and polls - Notice of election or poll

54: Additional material to be included in notice in respect of poll

You could also call this:

"What to expect from a poll: extra information you will see in the notice"

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When you get a notice about a poll, it must include some extra information. You will see the proposal or subject matter of the poll in the notice. The notice must also tell you about the consequences of each possible result of the poll, or what the local authority plans to do with the results. If it is a binding poll, the notice will state what happens if the poll goes one way or another. You will know what to expect from the outcome of the poll. The notice will clearly explain the consequences. If it is a non-binding poll, the notice will say what the local authority intends to do with the results. You will see if the local authority has any plans based on the poll results. This information helps you understand what the poll is about and what might happen next, as stated in section 52.

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Part 3Conduct of elections and polls
Notice of election or poll

54Additional material to be included in notice in respect of poll

  1. In the case of a poll, a notice under section 52 must also—

  2. state the proposal or subject matter of the poll; and
    1. in the case of a binding poll, state the consequences of each possible result of the poll; and
      1. in the case of a non-binding poll, state the intentions (if any) of the local authority or other body on whose behalf the poll is conducted in respect of each possible result of the poll.