Regulation 6 Information to be published on the platformI1

England and Wales

(1)

The platform operator must publish, or arrange to be published, the following in relation to each specified election—

(a)

notice of election required by (as the case may be)—

F1(i)

rule 3 of Schedule 5 to the 2025 Order;

(ii)

rule 3 of Schedule 1 to the 2021 Rules;

(iii)

rule 3 of Schedule 2 to the 2021 Rules;

(b)

statements of those nominated required by (as the case may be)—

F2(i)

rule 17 of Schedule 5 to the 2025 Order;

(ii)

rule 13 of Schedule 1 to the 2021 Rules;

(iii)

rule 13 of Schedule 2 to the 2021 Rules;

(c)

notice of poll required by (as the case may be)—

F3(i)

rule 31(1) of Schedule 5 to the 2025 Order;

(ii)

rule 27(1) of Schedule 1 to the 2021 Rules;

(iii)

rule 27(1) of Schedule 2 to the 2021 Rules;

(d)

an election address, in accordance with regulation 14;

(e)

a candidate statement, in accordance with regulation 14;

(f)

notice of the situation of each polling station and the description of voters entitled to vote there required by (as the case may be)—

F4(i)

rule 31(2) of Schedule 5 to the 2025 Order;

(ii)

rule 27(3) of Schedule 1 to the 2021 Rules;

(iii)

rule 27(3) of Schedule 2 to the 2021 Rules;

(g)

accessibility arrangements in place at polling stations;

(h)

declaration of results required by (as the case may be)—

F5(i)

rule 64 of Schedule 5 to the 2025 Order;

(ii)

rule 60(3) or 60W(3) of Schedule 1 to the 2021 Rules;

(iii)

rule 64(3) or 64Z1(3) of Schedule 2 to the 2021 Rules.

(2)

The platform operator may publish, or arrange to be published, the following information on the platform—

(a)

information about the electoral system and voting process in relation to specified elections, including, but not limited to—

(i)

the devolution of specified elections;

(ii)

a description and explanation of the different levels of government that exist in Wales and their respective responsibilities;

(iii)

the different elections that take place in Wales and the voting systems used at each election;

(b)

information about electoral arrangements and electoral processes for specified elections including, but not limited to—

(i)

eligibility to vote;

(ii)

registering to vote, including anonymous registration, and absent voting;

(iii)

the practical process of voting, including information on how, when and where to vote when voting at polling stations, by post or by proxy;

(iv)

accessibility rights for voters when voting;

(v)

contact details for local electoral teams which provide assistance to electors for each area in Wales;

(vi)

contact details for elected representatives for each Senedd constituency or local government electoral ward in Wales;

(c)

such other information about specified elections that the platform operator considers appropriate.

(3)

The information mentioned in paragraphs (1) and (2) may include—

(a)

factual information produced by the platform operator;

(b)

links or signposts to other relevant web locations.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1: Reg. 6(1)(a)(i) substituted (11.2.2026) by The Welsh Elections Information Platform (Amendments) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/9), regs. 2, 6(a)
F2: Reg. 6(1)(b)(i) substituted (11.2.2026) by The Welsh Elections Information Platform (Amendments) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/9), regs. 2, 6(b)
F3: Reg. 6(1)(c)(i) substituted (11.2.2026) by The Welsh Elections Information Platform (Amendments) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/9), regs. 2, 6(c)
F4: Reg. 6(1)(f)(i) substituted (11.2.2026) by The Welsh Elections Information Platform (Amendments) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/9), regs. 2, 6(d)
F5: Reg. 6(1)(h)(i) substituted (11.2.2026) by The Welsh Elections Information Platform (Amendments) Regulations 2026 (W.S.I. 2026/9), regs. 2, 6(e)

Commencement

I1: Reg. 6 in force at 14.3.2025, see reg. 1(2)