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Local government elections in England

On this page you will find:

Local government elections results - 6 May 2010

Results from the local government elections are announced locally and are not collected centrally. However, results are available from other sources including the BBC. We will publish full verified results in the months following the election.

Guidance for Returning Officers 

Planning guidance

Performance standards template plans

Election timetable

The following timetable covers the combined UK general election and local government elections in England held on 6 May 2010.   

Guidance manual

Nominations checklists for Returning Officers

Polling station handbook and other polling station support products 

Postal voting support products

Briefing for candidates and agents

Count guidance and other count support products

Designing voter materials 

We have provided guidance on designing voter materials, as well as examples of forms and notices on our dedicated page on our DoPolitics site entitled 'Making your mark'.

Data collection

These files contain Form K - statement as to postal ballot papers for the local elections in England, instructions on completing Form K and an additional data form with accompanying guidance.

Guidance for candidates and agents

For elections held on 6 May 2010

Non-date specific

    Questions

    If you have any queries, please contact your nearest Electoral Commission office or your local Returning Officer. Visit www.aboutmyvote.co.uk for the contact details of your local authority.