Local government: polls and referendums
This note provides information on the various types of referendum which may be (and in some circumstances must be) conducted by local authorities.
Local government
Briefing
This note provides information on the various types of referendum which may be (and in some circumstances must be) conducted by local authorities. These are:
- Advisory referendums called by principal local authorities;
- Parish polls;
- Statutory referendums under specific legislation:
- governance arrangements (including mayoral systems);
- council tax;
- neighbourhood planning.
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