The next UK Parliamentary general election must be held by June 2010. UK Parliamentary by-elections occur when a seat becomes vacant between general elections. For further information on the timing of UK Parliamentary general elections and UK Parliamentary by-elections, please read the House of Commons research paper (PDF).
Guidance to support (Acting) Returning Officers and electoral administrators
We have developed guidance for (Acting) Returning Officers on managing a UK Parliamentary by-election:
RO manual - Part A - Context (PDF)
RO manual - Part B - Preparing for a UK Parliamentary election (PDF)
RO manual - Part C - Action before the poll (PDF)
RO manual - Part D - Absent voting (PDF)
RO manual - Part E - The poll (PDF)
RO manual - Part F - Verification and count (PDF)
RO manual - Part G - After the declaration of result (PDF)
Guidance for candidates and agents at UK Parliamentary by-elections
Advice for candidates and agents (PDF)
We also provide forms for candidates and agents
Guidance for polling station staff
Polling station handbook (PDF)
