SCHEDULE 4Application, with Modification, of other Acts and Subordinate Legislation

Regulations 8, 12 and 13

PART 1

Table 1Representation of the People Act 1983

Provision

Modification

Section 13B (alteration of registers: pending elections)29

After “election”, in each place, substitute “or referendum”.

After subsection (4) insert—

4A

This section also applies to referendums.

Section 31 (polling districts and stations at local government elections)30

In subsection (1)—

  1. a

    for “elections of county councillors” substitute “referendums by or in respect of a county”, and

  2. b

    for “elections of London borough or district councillors” substitute “referendums by or in respect of a London borough or district”.

In subsection (3) for “local government elections” substitute “referendums”.

Section 35(4) (appointments by returning officers)

Section 36(4) and (6) (returning officer’s expenditure at local elections)31

In subsection (4)—

  1. a

    for the words from “by a returning officer” to “London borough)” substitute “by a counting officer for a relevant council in relation to the holding of a referendum”; and

  2. b

    for the words “the council for that area” substitute “that council”.

In subsection (6) for the words from the beginning to “councillor, the council” substitute “Before a poll is taken at such a referendum as is referred to in subsection (4), the authority”.

The first reference in subsection (6) to the council who appointed the returning officer must be construed as a reference to the council who appointed the returning officer, but other references to the returning officer must be construed as references to the counting officer.

Section 47 (loan of equipment for local elections)32

In subsection (1) for “the returning officer at a local government election” substitute “the counting officer at a referendum”.

In subsection (2) for “an election held under those Acts” substitute “a referendum”.

Section 49(4) to (5), and (6) (effect of registers)33

In subsection (5) omit “prevent the rejection of the vote on a scrutiny, or”.

Section 60 (personation)

In subsection (2)—

  1. a

    omit “parliamentary or”; and

  2. b

    after “local government election” insert “or referendum”.

Section 61 (other voting offences)34

In subsection (1) after “local government election” and “local government elections”, in each place, insert “or referendum” or “or referendums” respectively.

For subsections (2) to (4) substitute—

2

A person (“V”) shall be guilty of an offence if—

a

V votes on V’s own behalf otherwise than by proxy more than once in the same referendum; or

b

V votes on V’s own behalf in person and is entitled to vote by post, or

c

V votes on V’s own behalf in person knowing that a person appointed to vote as V’s proxy has already voted in person or is entitled to vote by post, or

d

V applies for a person to be appointed as V’s proxy to vote for V without applying for the cancellation of a previous appointment of a third party then in force or without withdrawing a pending application for such an appointment.

3

A person (“P”) shall be guilty of an offence if—

a

P votes as proxy for the same person more than once in the same referendum; or

b

P votes in person as proxy for a person and is entitled to vote by post as proxy for someone whom P already knows to have voted in person.

4

A person (“R”) shall also be guilty of an offence if R votes as proxy in any referendum for more than two persons of whom R is not the spouse, civil partner, parent, grandparent, brother, sister, child or grandchild.

For subsection (6A) substitute—

6A

A person is not guilty of an offence under subsection (2)(b) only by reason of that person having marked a tendered ballot paper in pursuance of rule 30 of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or rule 30 of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules (as the case may be).

Section 62A (offences relating to applications for postal and proxy votes)35

In subsection (1)(a) after “election” insert “or referendum”.

Section 63 (breach of official duty)36

In subsection (3) after “local government election” and “local government elections”, in each place insert “or referendum” or “in referendums” respectively.

In subsection (4)(a) after “election” insert “or referendum”.

Section 65 (tampering with ballot papers, etc)37

In subsection (1)—

  1. a

    after “election”, in the first place it occurs, insert “or referendum”, and

  2. b

    omit paragraph (a).

In subsection (3) for “clerk” substitute “person”.

Section 66 (requirement of secrecy)38

For subsection (1)(b) substitute—

b

every polling observer, so attending,

Section 66A (prohibition of exit polls)39

In subsection (2) omit the “and” preceding paragraph (b) and after that paragraph insert—

; and

c

any referendum.

Section 92 (broadcasting from outside the United Kingdom)40

In subsection (1) after “local government election” insert “or referendum”.

Section 94 (imitation poll cards)41

In subsection (1) after “local government election” insert “or referendum”.

In subsection (2)—

  1. a

    after “local government election” insert “or referendum,

  2. b

    after “section 36” insert “above, or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”, and

  3. c

    after “the rules”, insert “or, as the case may be, the regulations”.

Section 96 (schools and rooms for local election meetings)42

For subsection (1) substitute—

1

Subject to the provisions of this section, any person is entitled, for the purpose of holding a public meeting to promote a particular result in a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, to use free of charge at reasonable times during the campaign period any meeting room to which this section applies.

1A

In subsection (1), “the campaign period” means the period between the last day on which notice of referendum may be published in accordance with regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the day before the date of the referendum.

Omit subsection (2).

In subsection (3) for the words from “electoral area for which” to “that electoral area” substitute “the area of the relevant council”.

In subsection (4)—

  1. a

    omit the words “and paragraph 1(1) of Schedule 5 to this Act”,

  2. b

    after the words “that section” insert “subject to the substitution in subsection (5) of that section, for the word “candidate” of the word “person””, and

  3. c

    omit the words from “and any person” to the end.

After subsection (4) insert—

5

The lists maintained by a county council, district council or London borough council of meeting rooms which candidates at a parliamentary election in any constituency are entitled to use shall have effect for the purposes of the referendum; and any person shall, before the referendum, be entitled at all reasonable hours to inspect those lists or a copy of them.

Section 97 (disturbances at election meetings)43

For subsection (2) substitute—

2

This section applies to a meeting in connection with a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 held during the campaign period.

2A

In subsection (2) “the campaign period” means the period between the last day on which notice of referendum may be published in accordance with regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the day before the date of the referendum.

Section 100(1) and (2) (illegal canvassing by police officers)44

In subsection (1) for the words from “from giving his vote” to the end substitute “from giving their vote in a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 in relation to a referendum area wholly or partly within the police area”.

Section 109 (payments for the exhibition of election notices)

Section 110 (details to appear on election publications)45

Section 111 (prohibition of paid canvassers)

Section 112 (providing money for illegal purposes)

Section 113 (bribery)46

Section 114 (treating)

Section 115 (undue influence)47

Section 116 (rights of creditors)

Omit paragraphs (b) and (c).

Section 118 (interpretation of Part 2)48

Section 119 (computation of time for purposes of Part 2)49

In subsection (1)(b) after “disregarded” insert-

; and

c

in computing any period referred to in section 96(1A) or 97(2A), as applied for the purposes of a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, any of the days so mentioned shall be disregarded.

Section 168 (prosecutions for corrupt practices)50

Section 169 (prosecutions for illegal practices)51

Section 170 (conviction of illegal practices on charge of corrupt practice etc)

Section 173 (incapacities)52

In subsection (1)(a)(i) after “Great Britain” insert “or at any referendum”.

Section 175 (illegal payments etc)53

Omit subsection (2).

Section 176 (time limit for prosecutions)

Section 177 (summary trial)

For “the election under the local government Act” substitute “the referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”;

In subsection (1)(a) for the words from “in the county” to “adjoins”, substitute “for the referendum area in which the offence is alleged to have been committed”.

Section 178 (prosecution of offences committed outside the United Kingdom) 54

Section 179 (offences by association)

Section 181 (Director of Public Prosecutions)55

Section 185 (interpretation of Part 3)56

Section 199B (translations of certain documents)57

Section 200(1A) and (2) (public notices, and declarations)58

Section 202 (interpretation)59

Table 2Representation of the People Act 198560

Provision

Modification

Section 15 (combination of polls at parliamentary, European and local elections)

After section 15(3) insert—

3AA

Where the polls at one or more relevant elections are to be taken on the same date as a neighbourhood planning referendum, they may be taken together if the returning officer for each relevant election thinks fit.

For section 15(4) substitute—

4

Where polls at any relevant election and neighbourhood planning referendum are combined under this section the costs of taking the combined polls (excluding any cost solely attributable to one relevant election or the referendum) and any cost attributable to their combination shall be apportioned equally among the relevant elections and the neighbourhood planning referendum.

4A

In subsections (3AA) and (4)—

  • “neighbourhood planning referendum” means a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990;

  • “relevant election” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012.

Table 3Representation of the People Act 200061

Provision

Modification

Section 10 (pilot schemes for local elections in England and Wales)62

In subsection (2)—

  1. a

    after “Representation of the People Acts”, insert “or the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”, and

  2. b

    in paragraph (c) for “candidates” substitute “any campaign organiser within the meaning of regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”.

In subsection (3)—

  1. a

    in paragraph (b) for “candidates’” substitute “campaign organisers’”, and

  2. b

    for “section 75(1) of the 1983 Act (restriction on third party election expenditure)” substitute “regulation 6 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”.

Omit subsection (4).

At the end of subsection (7)(a) insert “or the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

Section 12 (changes relating to absent voting at elections in Great Britain)

In subsection (1) at the end insert “; and as regards referendums”.

Schedule 4 (absent voting in Great Britain)63

In paragraph 1(1), in the definition of “the appropriate rules” at the end of paragraph (b), insert—

, and

c

in the case of a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be

In paragraphs 2 to 7, 7C and 7D, except in paragraphs 3(1), 3(2), 3(4)(a)(i), 6(7), 7(4)(a) and 7(6)(a)(i), after “local government election”, “local government elections”, “elections” and “election”, insert, as the context requires, “or a referendum”, “or referendums”, or “or the referendum”.

In paragraphs 3(1) and 3(2) for “or at both” substitute “or at referendums or at any combination of such polls”.

In paragraphs 3(4)(a)(i) and 7(6)(a)(i) for “or both” substitute “or referendums, or at any combination of such polls”.

In paragraphs 6(7) and 7(4)(a) for “or at both” substitute “or at referendums, or at any combination of such polls”.

Table 4Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 200064

Provision

Modification

Section 6A (attendance of representatives of Commission at elections etc)

After subsection (1)(b) insert—

c

proceedings relating to a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which are the responsibility of the counting officer.

Section 6B (observation of working practices by representatives of Commission)

After subsection (2) insert—

2A

A representative of the Commission may also observe the working practices of a counting officer at a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, and any person acting under the counting officer’s direction.

Section 6C (accredited observers: individuals)

In subsection (1) after “applies” insert “or which is held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

Section 6D (accredited observers: organisations)

In subsection (1) after “applies” insert “or which is held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

Section 6E (attendance and conduct of observers)

For subsection (4)(c) substitute—

c

in the case of any other proceedings at a referendum to which Part 7 applies, the relevant counting officer (within the meaning of section 6A);

ca

in the case of any other proceedings at a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the counting officer;

In subsection (4)(d) for “or (c)” substitute “, (c) or (ca)”.

Table 5Electoral Administration Act 200665

Provision

Modification

Section 42 (access to other election documents)

In subsection (1)(b) for “election documents” substitute “referendum documents”.

Section 43 (access to other election documents: contravention of regulations)

In subsection (1)(a) after “section 42,” insert “as applied by the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012,”.

Section 44 (access to other election documents: supplementary)

In subsection (3)(b) for the words “such registration officer as the Secretary of State by order appoints”, insert “the registration officer of the relevant council or where the referendum area comprises the areas of two or more councils, the returning officer of the relevant council in whose portion of the referendum area the greater or greatest (as the case may be) number of local government electors are registered”.

In subsection (5) for the words “election documents” to “Northern Ireland)” substitute “referendum documents are such documents relating to a referendum”.

After subsection (7)(e) insert—

f

in relation to a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the area in which the referendum takes place.

Section 46 (returning officers: correction of procedural errors)

After subsection (3)(b) insert—

c

a referendum.

Omit subsection (6).

Section 69 (encouraging electoral participation)

In subsection (1) for “by electors in the electoral process” substitute “in a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 by those entitled to vote in the referendum”.

After subsection (8)(b) insert—

c

a counting officer at a referendum.

Table 6The Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 200166

Provision

Modification

Regulation 3 (interpretation)

At the end of paragraph (2)(b) insert—

, or

c

in the case of a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, the corresponding rule in the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be.

Regulation 4(1)(b) (forms) and, to the extent of Form E in Schedule 3, (2)

Regulation 5 (communication of applications, notices, etc)

Regulation 6 (electronic signatures and related certificates)

Regulation 7 (copies of documents)

Regulation 8 (time)

Regulation 11 (interference with notices)

Regulation 50 (interpretation of Part 4)

Regulation 51 (general requirements for an absent vote)

In paragraph (2)(c) for “the elector for whom he will act as proxy and the elector’s” substitute

“the voter for whom he will act as proxy and the voter’s”.

For paragraph (4)(b) substitute—

b

whether it is made for all or any of parliamentary elections, local government elections or referendums.

In paragraph (5)—

  1. a

    after “election”, in each place, insert “or referendum”, and

  2. b

    omit “elections”.

Regulation 51A (additional provision concerning the requirement that an application for an absent vote must be signed by the applicant)

Regulation 51AA (additional requirement for applications for ballot papers to be sent to different address from that stated in the application)

Regulation 51B (additional requirements for applications for ballot papers to be sent to different address from that shown in the record kept under paragraph 3(4) or 7(6) of Schedule 4)

Regulation 52 (additional requirements for applications for the appointment of a proxy)

Regulation 55 (additional requirements for applications for a proxy vote in respect of a particular election)

Regulation 56 (closing dates for applications)

In paragraphs (1) to (5) and (7)(b) after “election”, in each place, insert “or referendum”

Regulation 57 (grant or refusal of applications)

In paragraph (5) after “election” insert “or referendum”

Regulation 58 (notice of appeal)

Regulation 59 (cancellation of proxy appointment)

Regulation 61B

In paragraph (3)(a) for “any candidate or agent” substitute “those”.

Regulation 62 (marked register for polling stations)

Regulation 64 (interpretation of Part 5)

Omit the definition of “agent”.

Regulation 65 (combination of polls)

For regulation 65 substitute—

65

Where the polls at elections or referendums are taken together under—

a

section 15(1), (2) or (3AA) of the 1985 Act (combination of polls at parliamentary, European Parliamentary and local government elections),

b

section 36(3) or (3AB) of the 1983 Act (combination of polls at local elections), or

c

regulation 11 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012,

the proceedings at the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers may, if the returning and counting officers concerned agree, be taken together.

Regulation 66 (form of postal voting statement)

Omit paragraph (a).

Regulation 68 (persons entitled to be present at proceedings on the receipt of postal ballot papers)67

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are not taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers in one or more relevant election in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 68 has effect in relation to the referendum as follows:

For paragraphs (a) to (d) substitute—

a

the counting officer and that officer’s clerks,

b

persons who by virtue of rule 36(2)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or rule 36(3)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes.

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers at one or more relevant elections in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 68 has effect in relation to the referendum and each of the relevant elections as follows:

After paragraph (d) insert—

e

the counting officer and that officer’s clerks,

f

persons who by virtue of rule 36(2)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or rule 36(3)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes,

g

persons who by virtue of rule 35(2)(a) to (d) of the Local Government Finance Act Referendums Rules or rule 37(3)(a) to (d) of the Local Government Finance Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes,

h

persons who by virtue of rule 35(2)(a) to (e) of the Local Government Act Referendums Rules or rule 37(3)(a) to (e) of the Local Government Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes.

Regulation 69 (agents of candidates who may attend proceedings on receipt of postal ballot papers)

In paragraph (8) for “candidates or their agents” substitute “persons entitled to be present by virtue of regulation 68”.

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are not taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers in one or more relevant election in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 69 has effect in relation to the referendum as follows:

Omit paragraphs (1) to (7).

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 are taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers at one or more relevant elections in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 69 has effect in relation to the referendum and each of the relevant elections as follows:

For paragraph (3) substitute—

3

Where postal ballot papers for more than one election or referendum are issued together by virtue of regulation 65, the references to the returning officer in paragraphs (2), (4) and (5) must be construed as references to the returning or counting officer who issues the postal ballot papers.

Regulation 70 (notification of requirement of secrecy)

Regulation 71 (time when postal ballot papers are to be issued)

Regulation 72 (procedure on issue of postal ballot paper)

In paragraph (5) after “one election” insert “or referendum, or for an election combined with a referendum,”.

In paragraph (5)(a)—

  1. a

    after “elections” insert “and referendums”, and

  2. b

    after “election” insert “or referendum”.

In paragraph (6) for “the poll at one election is taken with the poll at another election” substitute “polls are taken together”.

Regulation 73 (refusal to issue postal ballot paper)

Regulation 74 (envelopes)

Regulation 75 (sealing up of completed corresponding number lists and security of special lists)

Regulation 76 (delivery of postal ballot papers)

Regulation 77 (spoilt postal ballot papers)

In paragraph (2)(b) for “election” substitute “poll”.

Regulation 78 (lost postal ballot papers)

In paragraph (2A)(b) for “election” substitute “poll”.

Regulation 79 (alternative means of returning postal ballot paper or postal voting statement)

In paragraph (5) after “polling agents” insert “or polling observers (if any)”.

After paragraph (5) insert-

5A

For the purpose of paragraph (5), in relation to a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, “polling observer” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012.

Regulation 80 (notice of opening of postal ballot paper envelopes)

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum are not taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers in one or more relevant election in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 80 has effect in relation to the referendum as follows:

In paragraph (1) for “each candidate” substitute “those persons who by virtue of rule 36(2)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or rule 36(3)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes”.

Omit paragraph (2)(b).

Where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers for a referendum are taken together with the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers at one or more relevant elections in accordance with regulation 65 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 2001 as applied by these Regulations, regulation 80 has effect in relation to the referendum and each of the relevant elections as follows:

For paragraph (1) substitute—

1

The counting officer shall give to those persons who by virtue of rule 36(2)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules or rule 36(3)(a) to (c) of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes and the other persons entitled to attend the opening of postal votes, not less than 48 hours’ notice in writing of each occasion on which a postal voters’ ballot box and the envelopes contained in it is to be opened.

1A

For the purposes of paragraph (1) the other person entitled to attend the opening of postal votes are—

a

where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers are taken together with the poll at an election, each candidate, or

b

where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers are taken together with the poll at a Local Government Finance Act referendum, persons who by virtue of rule 35(2)(a) to (d) of the Local Government Finance Act Referendums Rules or rule 37(3)(a) to (d) of the Local Government Finance Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes,

c

where the proceedings for the issue and receipt of postal ballot papers are taken together with the poll at a Local Government Act referendum, persons who by virtue of rule 35(2)(a) to (e) of the Local Government Act Referendums Rules or rule 37(3)(a) to (e) of the Local Government Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules, as the case may be, are entitled to attend at the counting of the votes.

Regulation 81 (postal ballot boxes and receptacles)

In paragraphs (3) and (4) for “the agents” substitute “those”.

Regulation 83 (opening of postal voters’ ballot box)

In paragraph (1) for “the agents” substitute “such of those who are entitled to attend as are present”.

Regulation 85 (procedure in relation to postal voting statements)

In paragraph (3) for “agents” substitute “counting observers or agents or both (as the case may be)”.

After paragraph (3) insert—

3A

In this regulation and regulations 85A, 85B and 86A, in relation to a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, “counting observer” has the meaning given in regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012.

Regulation 85A (procedure in relation to postal voting statements: personal identifier verification)

In paragraph (4) for “agents” substitute “counting observers or agents or both (as the case may be)”.

Regulation 85B (postal voting statements: additional personal identifier verification)

In paragraphs (3)(a) and (c) and (4) for “agents” substitute “counting observers or agents or both (as the case may be)”.

Regulation 86A (retrieval of cancelled postal ballot papers)

In paragraph (2)(b) and (f) for “agents” substitute “counting observers or agents or both (as the case may be)”.

Regulation 91 (forwarding of documents)

In paragraph (1) for “constituency or electoral area (or areas)” substitute “neighbourhood area”.

After paragraph (2) insert—

2A

In the case of a referendum, the documents to be forwarded under paragraph (1) are to be forwarded to the registration officer of the relevant council.

Regulation 98 (supply of free copy of full register for electoral purposes and restrictions on use

After paragraph (8) insert—

8A

Where a registration officer is not the counting officer for a referendum held wholly or partly within the registration officer’s registration area, the registration officer shall supply, free of charge, to the counting officer for that referendum, as many printed copies of the documents referred to in paragraph (4)(a) and (b) above as the counting officer may reasonably require for the purposes of such a referendum, together with one copy of each in data form.

In paragraph (9) after “election” insert “or referendum”.

In Schedule 3, Form E

After “REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACTS” insert “*[NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING REFERENDUM FOR [insert name of neighbourhood area]]”.

After “European Parliamentary electoral region” insert “Neighbourhood area .................................”.

After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.

After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[neighbourhood area]”.

PART 2

The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 2004

1

The Representation of the People (Combination of Polls) (England and Wales) Regulations 200468 have effect subject to the following modifications.

2

In regulation 2 (interpretation)—

a

in paragraph (1), in the definition of “referendum”, after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”;

b

in paragraph (2) after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”.

3

For regulation 4(8) substitute—

8

Subject to paragraph (9), where the polls at two or more referendums or polls at an election and referendum are taken together under section 15(3AA) of the 1985 Act—

a

the returning officer for each election or referendum shall decide which returning officer shall discharge those functions of the other (or others) which are specified in regulation 5, but the returning officer at a European Parliamentary election shall not discharge those functions; and

b

the only polling stations which shall be used at each election or referendum are the polling stations used at the election or referendum for which the returning officer who discharges the functions referred to in sub-paragraph (a) above acts as returning officer.

4

1

Regulation 5 (functions at combined polls) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (1), after sub-paragraph (e) insert—

f

at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, by those rules in regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to that Act which correspond to the rules specified in paragraph (2);

3

In paragraph (3), after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

c

that regulation and that Part as applied by regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990.

5

1

In regulation 6(3) and (4) (modification of provisions about expenses in the 1983 Act) for “15(1) or (2)” substitute “15(1), (2) or (3AA)”.

2

In regulation 6(5)—

a

omit “and” at the end of sub-paragraph (a), and

b

at the end of sub-paragraph (a) insert—

ab

the provisions in regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 which correspond to that provision; and

6

In regulation 8 (modification of parliamentary elections rules)—

a

omit “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (a); and

b

after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

or

c

the poll at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,

7

In Schedule 2 (modifications to parliamentary elections rules)—

a

in paragraph 2, in the definition of “referendum” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”;

b

in paragraph 3(a) after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”;

c

in paragraph 22, in substituted sub-paragraph (1AC)(b), after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

PART 3

Other secondary legislation about combination of polls8

1

The following enactments have effect subject to the modifications mentioned in regulation 13(2)(a) and (3) and the additional modifications in paragraphs 9 to 39—

a

the European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 200469;

b

the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 200670;

c

the Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 200671;

d

the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 200772;

e

the Greater London Authority Elections Rules 200773;

f

the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 201274;

g

the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 201275;

h

the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 201276.

The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004

9

The European Parliamentary Elections Regulations 2004 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 10 to 14.

10

In regulation 277 (interpretation), in the definition of “referendum” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007” insert “or a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

11

In regulation 11 (combination of polls)—

a

omit “or” at the end of sub-paragraph (a); and

b

after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

or

c

the poll at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums),

12

In paragraph 23(4) and (5) of Schedule 1 (European Parliamentary Elections Rules)—

a

omit “or” and the end of paragraph (a); and

b

after paragraph (b) insert—

or

c

the poll at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums),

13

In Schedule 2 (absent voting)—

a

in paragraph 17(9), after “Local Government Act 2000,” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums)”;

b

in paragraph 40(1), after sub-paragraph (d), in the definition of “relevant election or referendum” insert “(e) referendum conducted in accordance with regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”;

c

omit paragraph 40(2)(a);

d

in paragraph 40(2)(b), (c), and (d) after “that regulation” in each place insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”; and

e

in paragraph 41—

i

omit “or” and the end of paragraph (a); and

ii

after paragraph (b) insert—

or

c

the poll at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums),

14

In Schedule 3 (modification of European Parliamentary elections rules for combined polls), in paragraph 2(2)(a) after the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2007 insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”.

The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

15

The Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 16 and 17.

16

In rule 2 (interpretation)—

a

in paragraph (1) in the definition of “counting observer”, “counting officer”, “polling observer” and “referendum” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” in each place insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”;

b

omit paragraph (3)(a).

17

In Schedule 3 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a principal area where the poll is taken together with the poll at a relevant election or referendum), in rule 45(5)(b) after “the Local Government Act 2000,” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006

18

The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 19 and 20.

19

In rule 2(1) (interpretation)—

a

in the definition of “counting officer” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”;

b

in the definition of “referendum” after the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

20

In Schedule 3 (rules for conduct of an election of councillors of a parish or community where the poll is taken together with the poll at a relevant election or referendum), in rule 45(4)(b) after “Local Government Act 2000,” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007

21

The Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 22 and 23.

22

In regulation 2 (interpretation), in the definition of “the Referendums Regulations” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”.

23

In Schedule 3 (mayoral election (combination of polls) rules), in paragraph 47(4) after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007

24

The Greater London Authority Elections Rules 2007 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 25 to 30.

25

In rule 2(1) (interpretation) in the definition of “referendum” after “the Referendum Regulations” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

26

In rule 5(1) (rules for Authority elections combined with a relevant election or referendum)—

a

omit “or” and the end of sub-paragraph (a); and

b

after sub-paragraph (b) insert—

or

c

the poll at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums).

27

In Schedule 5 (the constituency members election rules)—

a

in paragraph 2(1)—

i

in the definition of “counting observer”, “counting officer” and “polling observer” after “the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2001” in each place insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be)”;

ii

in the definition of “referendum” after “the Referendum Regulations” insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”;

iii

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

b

omit paragraph 2(2)(a); and

c

in paragraph 49(2)(b) after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

28

In Schedule 6 (the London members election rules)—

a

in paragraph 2(1)—

i

in the definition of “counting observer”, “counting officer” and “polling observer” after “the Referendum Regulations” in each place insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be);

ii

in the definition of “referendum” after “the Referendum Regulations” insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”;

iii

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

b

omit paragraph 2(2)(a); and

c

in paragraph 50(2)(b) after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

29

In Schedule 7 (the Mayoral election rules)—

a

in paragraph 2(1)—

i

in the definition of “counting observer”, “counting officer” and “polling observer” after “the Referendum Regulations” in each place insert “or regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012 (as the case may be);

ii

in the definition of “referendum” after “the Referendum Regulations” insert “or the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012”;

iii

in paragraph (d) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

b

omit paragraph 2(2)(a); and

c

in paragraph 49(2)(b) after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or regulations made under paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

30

In Schedule 8 (combined manual count rules) in paragraph 2(1) in paragraph (d) of the definition of “relevant election or referendum” after “the Local Government Act 2000” insert “or paragraph 16 of Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990”.

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012

31

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 2012 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 32 to 34.

32

In regulation 2(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “relevant election or referendum” after sub-paragraph (f) insert—

g

a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990,

33

In regulation 10 (combination of polls: general) after paragraph (8) add—

9

Where the poll at the referendum is to be taken on the same day as the poll is to be taken at a referendum held under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums), the polls may be taken together if the counting officer for each of those referendums thinks fit.

34

In regulation 11 (combination of referendums and election polls: conduct of referendums) in paragraph (1) for “10(1) or (5)” substitute “10(1), (5) or (9)”.

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012

35

The Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 2012 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraph 36.

36

In regulation 17(3) (combination and timing of polls: general)—

a

omit “or” and the end of sub-paragraph (o); and

b

after sub-paragraph (p) insert—

or

q

a referendum held by the relevant council under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums).

The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 2012

37

The Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 201278 have effect with the additional modifications set out in paragraphs 38 and 39.

38

In article 2(1) (interpretation), in the definition of “local referendum” after paragraph (c) insert—

d

a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (neighbourhood planning referendums).

39

In Schedule 4, after paragraph 13(4) insert—

5

In relation to a referendum under Schedule 4B to the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, expressions used in this Part of this Schedule are to be read as follows—

  • “counting agent” means a counting observer as defined by regulation 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 2012;

  • “counting officer” means a person referred to in regulation 2 of those Regulations;

  • “polling agent” means a polling observer as defined in regulation 2 of those Regulations;

  • “elector” means voter as defined by rule 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums Rules contained in Schedule 3 of those Regulations or rule 2 of the Neighbourhood Planning Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules contained in Schedule 5 to those Regulations.