Election timetables
Election rules include a timetable that must be followed. This briefing explains what is in the timetables and how long they run.
Documents to download
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Local elections 2011 (132 KB , PDF)
Elections are due on Thursday 5 May 2011 in 279 English local authorities. Elections will also be held on the same day to the Scottish Parliament, National Assembly for Wales and Northern Ireland Assembly. Scottish Council elections due in 2011 have been deferred until 2012 (and next in 2017 before returning to a 4-year cycle). In Northern Ireland, elections to the existing 26 local councils are also due to be held on 5 May 2011
Documents to download
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Local elections 2011 (132 KB , PDF)
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