Paragraph 23 Rule 20 of the local elections rules (notice of poll)I1

At the end of rule 20 of the local elections rules there shall be added—

“(5)

The notice published under paragraph (4) shall—

(a)

state that the poll at the local government election is to be taken together with the poll at a Scottish parliamentary election;

(b)

specify the Scottish parliamentary constituency and region and the relevant local authority and, in the case of an election to fill a casual vacancy, the electoral area for which the other election is held; and

(c)

where the polls are to be taken together in part of the local government area only, specify that part.”.