Guidance for Returning Officers administering a Greater London Authority (GLA) election

The count

Count staff should arrive at the times agreed by you in advance and should check the count stationery and equipment is present, using our checklist to assist. You should ensure that staff are checked in and that you brief them as necessary to ensure smooth delivery of the count.

The GLRO has directed that the counting of votes cast for all three contests will take place on Saturday 4 May. This direction may change if any unscheduled polls are due to take place on the same day.

More information on the timing and agreed protocol for the count can be found in the GLROs count manual.

Last updated: 8 December 2023