The Returning Officer will declare elected the candidate (or candidates in the case of multi-seat vacancy) with the most votes.
The Returning Officer will give public notice of the result.
The Returning Officer will publish a notice with the name of each candidate elected, the number of votes for all candidates, and the number of rejected ballot papers.
Some Returning Officers allow candidates to make speeches after the result is declared. Please check arrangements with your Returning Officer.
What happens to the paperwork after the result is announced?
The Returning Officer must seal all election documentation, add a description of the contents to each packet and forward them on to the Electoral Registration Officer.
For more information on what happens after the declaration of the result see our guidance on After the election.