The Local Elections (Parishes and Communities) (England and Wales) Rules 2006 No. 3305

SCHEDULE 2 E+W Rules for Conduct of an Election of Councillors of a Parish or Community where Poll is not taken together with Poll at another Election

PART 3 E+W Contested Elections

CHAPTER 1 E+W General Provisions

Poll to be taken by ballot E+W

15.  The votes at the poll must be given by ballot, the result must be ascertained by counting the votes given to each candidate and the candidate or candidates to whom more votes have been given than to the other candidates, up to the number of councillors to be elected, must be declared to have been elected.