The Representation of the People (Variation of Limits of Candidates’ Election Expenses) (England) Order 2020

Variation of expenses limit at a local government election in England

2.  In section 76(2)(b) of the Representation of the People Act 1983 Act(1) (maximum amount of a candidate’s expenses at a local government election other than an election under the Greater London Authority Act 1999), before sub-paragraph (ii) insert—

“(ib) at a local government election in England, £806 together with an additional 7p for every entry in the register of electors;”.

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Section 76(2)(b) was amended by Schedule 17 to the Local Government Act 1985 (c. 51), by Part 1 of Schedule 13 to the Education Reform Act 1988 (c. 40), by paragraphs 1 and 20 of Schedule 3 to the Greater London Authority Act 1999 (c. 29), by paragraphs 1 and 18 of Schedule 1 and Schedule 7 to the Representation of the People Act 2000 (c. 2), and by S.I. 2005/269 and 2014/1870.