Rules for PCC elections
The Government has laid the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order before Parliament for approval. The Order contains rules for the first elections for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCC) in England and Wales to be held on 15 November.
Latest issue of the register newsletter
The latest issue of our quarterly e-newsletter, the register, is now available.
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Candidate expenses returns and declarations
All candidates in the May 2012 polls are required to submit an expenses return and a declaration to their Returning Officer, even if they have not spent anything on their campaign.
View the deadlines for expenses returns and download forms
Our new five-year corporate plan
We have published our corporate plan for 2012-13 to 2016-17. It sets out how we will meet our objectives of well-run elections, referendums and electoral registration, and transparency in party and election finance, with high levels of compliance.
Read our new corporate plan (PDF)
Resources for electoral administrators
We have produced guidance and resources for those who administered polls on 3 May to use following the declaration of results. These include guidance on the retention and disposal of documents and resources for data collection and feedback.
The UK Government has introduced the Electoral Registration and Administration Bill to implement individual electoral registration and a number of other election-related provisions. 



