Paragraph 5 Combination of polls and proceedings taken together

Changes not yet applied. Later legislation changes this provision in ways not yet written into the text below:

Sch. 1 rule 1(1) words substituted by Postal Services Act 2011 (Consequential Modifications and Amendments) 2011 Sch. 1 para. 61
Sch. 1 rule 20(1)(a) words substituted by Local Education Authorities and Children’s Services Authorities (Integration of Functions) (Local and Subordinate Legislation) 2010 Sch. 3 para. 51

Where the polls at a local government referendum and a Regional Assembly referendum are taken together, the proceedings on the issue and receipt of ballot papers shall be taken together.