# The Local Elections (Wales) (Amendment) Rules 2026, Rule 20


In rule 60 (declaration of result)—
(a) after paragraph (1) insert—
“(1A) The declaration made by the returning officer in accordance with paragraph (1) must be made in Welsh and English.”;
(b) in paragraph (3), in the opening words, after “notice” insert “, in Welsh and English,”;
(c) after paragraph (3) insert—
“(4) For the purposes of paragraphs (1) and (3), where the statement of persons nominated shows a candidate’s commonly used forenames or surnames, the returning officer may use those commonly used forenames or surnames to make the declaration, and give notice, of the election results.”

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/wsi/2026/84/rule/20 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/local-elections-wales-amendment-rules-2026/rule-20
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