Citation, commencement, extent and revocations1

1

These Rules may be cited as The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006.

2

These Rules come into force on 2 January 2007 except for the purposes of an election if the last date for the publication of the notice of election for that election was, or will be, prior to 27 March 2007.

3

These Rules do not extend to Scotland or Northern Ireland.

4

Subject to paragraph (2), the Rules specified in Schedule 1 to these Rules are revoked.