Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England Share on Email Print this page Print full guidance You are in the Verification and count section Guidance for Candidates and Agents at local government elections in England Verification and count Who can attend the count? You and your election agent are entitled to observe the count.1 Additionally, you can invite one other person to attend. This person is in attendance as your guest. They have no powers or functions.You may also appoint agents to attend the count on your behalf.2 You should ensure that you and all your attendees comply with any instructions given by the Returning Officer. 1. Rule 44, Local Elections (Principal Areas) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 (LEPAR 2006) ↩ Back to content at footnote 1 2. Rule 27, LEPAR 2006 ↩ Back to content at footnote 2 Last updated: 29 November 2024 Book traversal links for Who can attend the count? When and where will count take place What does a counting agent do?