http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2012/444/contents/made

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

Council tax

Local government

Referendums

Tax

Mayoral elections

King's Printer of Acts of Parliament

2019-01-31

COUNCIL TAX, ENGLAND

These Regulations make provision for the conduct of referendums held under Chapter 4ZA of Part 1 of the Local Government Finance Act 1992 (“the 1992 Act”). These Regulations only apply in relation to England. The referendums will relate to the question of whether a council tax increase set by an authority – a billing authority, a major precepting authority, or a local precepting authority – for a financial year is approved of.

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

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The Criminal Justice Act 2003 (Commencement No. 33) and Sentencing Act 2020 (Commencement No. 2) Regulations 2022

reg. 5(2)

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Pt. 2

reg. 1(2)

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

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rule 17(5)(b)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(2)(a)(i)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 17(5A)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(2)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(4)

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

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rule 17(9)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(2)(a)(iii)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(2)(b)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 17(6)(b)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

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reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 17(6A)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(3)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 17(11)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(3)(a)(iii)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 30(3)

The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

reg. 9(3)(b)

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

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reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

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The Assistance with Voting for Persons with Disabilities (Amendments) Regulations 2022

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Pt. 2

reg. 1(4)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Table of Contents

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(2)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

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rule 2(1)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(3)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 14(5)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(4)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 15(3)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(5)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 17(5)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(6)(a)(i)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 17(5)(aa)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(6)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 17(6A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(6)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 rule 24 Table

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(7)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(2A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(7)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(3)-(3B)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(7)(c)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(4)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(7)(d)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(5)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(7)(e)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 26(1)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(8)(a)(i)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 26(1)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(8)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 26(1A)-(1M)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(8)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 26(2)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(8)(c)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 26(3)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(8)(d)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 27(1)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(9)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 27(1A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(9)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 28(2)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(10)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 28(2A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(10)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 29(7)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(11)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 30A

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(12)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 34(1)(da)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(13)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 42(2)(ba)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(14)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 43(1)(da)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(15)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3

rule 44(1A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(16)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Table of Contents

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(17)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(17)(b)

Sch. 9

Pt. 1

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(17)(c)

Sch. 9

Pt. 1

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(17)(d)

Sch. 9

Pt. 1

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 52(17)(e)

Sch. 9

Pt. 1

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 53(2)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 53(3)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 53(3)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Table of Contents

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 53(2)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 2(1)(za)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(3)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 2(1)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(3)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 2(1)(aa)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(3)(c)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 14(7)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(4)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 15(3)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(5)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 17(5A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(6)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 17(8A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(6)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 rule 26 Table

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(7)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(2A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(7)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(3)-(3B)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(7)(c)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(4)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(7)(d)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(5)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(7)(e)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 28(1)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(8)(a)(i)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 28(1)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(8)(a)(ii)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 28(1A)-(1M)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(8)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 28(2)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(8)(c)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 28(3)(a)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(8)(d)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 29(1)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(9)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 29(1A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(9)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 30(2)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(10)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 30(2A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(10)(b)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 31(7)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(11)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 32A

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(12)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 36(1)(da)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(13)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 44(2)(aa)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(14)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 45(1)(da)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(15)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5

rule 46(1A)

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(16)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Table of Contents

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(17)(a)

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(17)(b)

Sch. 9

Pt. 2

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(17)(c)

Sch. 9

Pt. 2

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(17)(d)

Sch. 9

Pt. 2

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Form

The Voter Identification Regulations 2022

reg. 54(17)(e)

Sch. 9

Pt. 2

reg. 1(6)

(7)

reg. 1(3)

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

reg. 12(6)(a)

The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023

reg. 2(2)Sch. Pt. 2 table

reg. 1(2)

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

reg. 12(7)

The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023

reg. 2(2)Sch. Pt. 2 table

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023

reg. 6(a)

reg. 1(3)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Mayoral and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections, Recall Petitions and Referendums (Ballot Secrecy, Candidates and Undue Influence) Regulations 2023

reg. 6(b)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(1)(b)

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(3)(a)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 3 rule 24 table

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(3)(b)(i)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 3 rule 24 table

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(3)(b)(ii)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24(2)

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(3)(c)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(a)(i)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(a)(ii)(aa)

Sch. 2

para. 16

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(a)(ii)(bb)

Sch. 2

para. 16

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(a)(iii)

Sch. 2

para. 16

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 4 Table 3

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(b)(i)(aa)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 3

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(b)(i)(bb)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 3

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(b)(ii)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(i)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(ii)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(iii)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(iv)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(v)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(vi)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(vii)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(5)(c)(viii)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(1)(b)

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(7)(a)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 5 rule 26 table

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(7)(b)(i)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 5 rule 26 table

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(7)(b)(ii)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26(2)

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(7)(c)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 16(8)

Sch. 2

para. 14

15(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 3

rule 24

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 15(2)

(3)

Sch. 2

para. 14

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 5

rule 26

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 15(2)

(3)

Sch. 2

para. 14

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 3 forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 17(2)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 5 forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 17(2)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 3 forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 17(3)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 5 forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 2

para. 17(3)

reg. 1(2)

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 7

Pt. 1

Sch. 2

para. 17(1)

reg. 1(3)(c)

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

Sch. 3

rule 21(1)(ba)

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(2)(a)

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

Sch. 3

rule 36(3)(c)

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(2)(b)(i)

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

Sch. 3 rule 36(3)(e) and word

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(2)(b)(ii)

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

Sch. 3

Pt. 8

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 5

Pt. 1

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(a)(i)

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

Sch. 4 Table 1

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(a)(ii)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(i)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(ii)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(iii)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(iv)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(v)

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

Sch. 4 Table 6

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(3)(b)(vi)

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

Sch. 5

rule 17(10)

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(4)(a)

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

Sch. 5

rule 23(1)(ba)

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(4)(b)

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

Sch. 5

rule 38(7)(c)

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(4)(c)(i)

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

Sch. 5 rule 38(7)(e) and word

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

reg. 7(4)(c)(ii)

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

Sch. 5

Pt. 8

The Representation of the People (Postal Vote Handling and Secrecy) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

Sch. 5

Pt. 2

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

reg. 2(1)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

reg. 17(3)(f)

(g)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

reg. 17(4)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 5

rule 12(4)(b)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 5

rule 17(10)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 5

rule 38(9)(a)

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 5 Appendix of Forms

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 1 Pt. 2

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 2

para. 11(a)

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 2

para. 11(b)

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 2

para. 11(c)(i)

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 2

para. 11(c)(ii)

reg. 1

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

Sch. 4

The European Parliamentary Elections Etc. (Repeal, Revocation, Amendment and Saving Provisions) (United Kingdom and Gibraltar) (EU Exit) Regulations 2018

Sch. 2

para. 11(c)(iii)

reg. 1

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

Sch. 3 Pt. 8 Forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

reg. 2(5)

reg. 1(1)

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

Sch. 5 Pt. 8 Forms

The Representation of the People (Postal and Proxy Voting etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2024

reg. 2(5)

reg. 1(1)

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

reg. 2(1)

The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024

reg. 21(a)

reg. 1(3)

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

reg. 2(1)

The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 2017 (Amendment) Regulations 2024

reg. 21(b)

reg. 1(3)

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

reg. 12(7)

Sentencing Act 2020

Sch. 24

para. 446(1)

Sch. 24

para. 447

Sch. 27

s. 416(1)

reg. 2

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

1Citation and commencement

2Interpretation

3Question to be asked in a referendum

4Publicity and other information to be provided in connection with referendums by billing authorities

5Publicity and other information to be provided in connection with referendums by precepting authorities other than the Greater London Authority

6Publicity and other information to be provided in connection with referendums by the Greater London Authority

7Further information to be provided in connection with a referendum

8Calculation of tax for different valuation bands by local precepting authority

9Provision of information by relevant billing authority

10Restriction on publication etc of promotional material

11Statement of reasons for council tax increase

12General restriction on referendum expenses

13Notional referendum expenses

14Conduct of referendum: poll at referendum not taken together with poll at relevant election or referendum

15Counting officer

16Chief Counting Officer

17Combination and timing of polls: general

18Combination and timing of referendum and election polls: conduct of referendum

19Combination and timing of referendum and election polls: supplementary provisions relating to elections

20Procedures for questioning referendum

21Immediate consequences of referendum petitions

22Determination of referendum petitions

23Time

24Advertisements

25Non-domestic rating: premises used for referendum purposes

26Application of these regulations where authority calculates basic amounts of council tax for its predecessor areas under the 2008 Regulations

27Transitional provisions

SCHEDULE 1QUESTION TO BE ASKED IN A REFERENDUM

SCHEDULE 2MATTERS RELEVANT TO REFERENDUM EXPENSES

1Advertising of any nature (whatever the medium used). Expenses in...

2Unsolicited material addressed to voters (whether addressed to them by...

3Any material of a description referred to in regulation 10(1)...

4Market research or canvassing conducted for the purposes of ascertaining...

5The provision of any services or facilities in connection with...

6Transport (by any means) of persons to any place or...

7Rallies and other events, including public meetings organised so as...

8Nothing in paragraphs 1 to 7 is to be taken...

SCHEDULE 3THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE ACT REFERENDUMS RULES

PART 1Citation and interpretation

1Citation

2Interpretation

PART 2Provisions as to time

3Timetable

4Computation of time

PART 3General provisions

5Notice of referendum

6Poll to be taken by ballot

7The ballot papers

8The corresponding number list

9The official mark

10Prohibition of disclosure of vote

11Use of schools and public rooms

PART 4Action to be taken before the poll

12Notice of poll

13Postal ballot papers

14Provision of polling stations

15Appointment of presiding officers and polling clerks

16Issue of official poll cards

17Equipment of polling stations

18Appointment of polling observers and counting observers

19Notification of requirement of secrecy

20Return of postal ballot papers

PART 5The Poll

21Admission to polling station

22Keeping of order in station

23Sealing of ballot boxes

24Questions to be put to voters and proxies

25Challenge of voter or proxy

26Voting procedure

27Votes marked by presiding officer

28Voting by persons with disabilities

29Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available

30Tendered ballot papers: general provisions

31Spoilt ballot papers

32Correction of errors on day of poll

33Adjournment of poll in case of riot

34Procedure on close of poll

PART 6Counting of votes

35Attendance at counting of votes

36The count

37Rejected ballot papers

38Decisions on ballot papers

PART 7Declaration of result and disposal of documents

39Declaration of result

40Chief Counting Officer’s re-count

41Counting officer’s statement and declaration of result

42Sealing up of ballot papers

43Delivery of documents to relevant registration officer

44Orders for production of documents

45Retention of documents

PART 8Appendix of forms

SCHEDULE 4Application, with modifications, of Acts and subordinate legislation

1Interpretation

SCHEDULE 5The Local Government Finance Act Referendums (Combination of Polls) Rules

PART 1Citation and interpretation

1Citation

2Interpretation

PART 2Provisions as to time

3Timetable

4Computation of time

PART 3General provisions

5Notice of referendum

6Poll to be taken by ballot

7The ballot papers

8The corresponding number list

9The official mark

10Prohibition of disclosure of vote

11Use of schools and public rooms

PART 4Action to be taken before the poll

12Notice of Poll

13Postal ballot papers

14Provision of polling stations

15Appointment of presiding officers and clerks

16Issue of official poll cards

17Equipment of polling stations

18Appointment of counting observers

19Appointment of polling observers

20Notification of requirement of secrecy in respect of polling stations

21Notification of requirement of secrecy in respect of the count

22Return of postal ballot papers

PART 5The poll

23Admission to the polling station

24Keeping of order in station

25Sealing of ballot boxes

26Questions to be put to voters and proxies

27Challenge of voter or proxy

28Voting procedure

29Votes marked by presiding officer

30Voting by persons with disabilities

31Tendered ballot papers: circumstances where available

32Tendered ballot papers: general provisions

33Spoilt ballot papers

34Correction of errors on day of poll

35Adjournment of poll in case of riot

36Procedure on close of poll

PART 6Counting of votes

37Attendance at counting of votes

38The count

39Rejected ballot papers

40Decisions on ballot papers

PART 7Final Proceedings and Miscellaneous

41Declaration of result

42Chief Counting Officer’s re-count

43Counting officer’s statement and declaration of result

44Sealing up of ballot papers

45Delivery of documents to relevant registration officer

46Orders for production of documents

47Retention of documents

48Countermand or abandonment of poll at election on death of candidate

PART 8Appendix of Forms

SCHEDULE 6Application, with modifications, of the Representation of the People Act 1983 in relation to referendum petitions

SCHEDULE 7Modifications of the Election Petition Rules 1960

2012 No. 444

Council Tax, England

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

Made17th February 2012

Coming into force in accordance with regulation 1

The Secretary of State makes the following Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by sections 52ZQ and 113 of the Local Government Finance Act 19921.

The Secretary of State has consulted the Electoral Commission about these Regulations in accordance with section 52ZQ(6) of that Act.

In accordance with section 52ZQ(7) of that Act, a draft of this instrument has been laid before and approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.