Council by-elections
Update on council by-elections since May 2022
Latest news
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Further Directions from the Convener of the EMB - 3 February 2021
The Convener of the EMB has issued further directions to Returning Officers and Electoral Registration Officers regarding the Count Timing and allocation of voters to polling stations
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Preparation Checklist / Risk Assessment Scottish Parliament Election 2021
A basic checklist has been circulated to Returning Officers to help in their planning for the Scottish Parliament Election under Covid conditions.
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Directions from the Convener - Scottish Parliament Election 2021
Directions from the Convener of the EMB regarding the delivery of the Scottish Parliament Election Scheduled for 6 May 2021.
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Assessment of the need to hold polling over multiple days at the Scottish Parliament Election scheduled for 6 May 2021
Assessment of the need to hold polling over multiple days at the Scottish Parliament Election scheduled for 6 May 2021
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Supplementary Guidance - Delivering by-elections in a Covid context
EMB has developed a range of material to support Returning Officers in delivering sound by-elections in the context of Covid-19
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Supplementary Guidance on Determining the Number of Counting Agents at By-Elections under COVID-19
Supplementary guidance designed to help ROs in making a determination about the number of counting agents that should be allowed at their counts.