Where the poll at a PCC election is not combined, you must prepare and provide each Local Returning Officer (LRO) with notices for display in polling booths, and outside and inside polling stations.
The notice entitled ‘How to vote at this election’ must be exhibited outside and inside each polling station.1
The notice containing the ‘Vote for ONLY ONE CANDIDATE by putting a cross [X] in the box next to your choice’ is required to be displayed in every polling booth.
You may also provide versions of these notices in alternative languages or formats as you think appropriate and, if the LRO agrees, these may also be exhibited inside and outside the polling station. You should liaise with local government ROs and LROs to identify what the alternative language and format requirements are across your police area.2
You should liaise with local government ROs and LROs (as appropriate) in your police area regarding what information on the PCC election (such as the voting system and the role of the PCC) should be given by polling station staff to electors. The provision of information in polling stations, whether given proactively or in response to questions from voters, should be consistent across the police area. You should therefore consider how best to ensure that the same information is given to all voters across the police area, wherever they are voting, and that the relevant Returning Officers and polling station staff have clear guidance about what information should or should not be given to voters.
Combination of polls
Where the PCC election is combined with the poll at local government election in England, the local government RO will be responsible for the combined elements of the poll, including providing the notices for display in polling booths, and outside and inside polling stations. The notices must follow the prescribed wording in the relevant combined election rules and will refer to all the polls taking place.3