SCHEDULE 2Amendments

Regulation 5

PART 1Amendments to Acts

Parliamentary Constituencies Act 19861

1

The Parliamentary Constituencies Act 198664 is amended as follows.

2

In rule 5(2) of Schedule 2 for “boundaries of the electoral regions” to the end substitute “boundaries of the English regions specified in sub-paragraph (2A) as they exist on the most recent ordinary council-election day before the review date”.

3

After rule 5(2) insert—

2A

The English regions listed in column (1) of the Table below comprise the areas specified in column (2) of the Table (and a reference to an area specified in column (2) of the Table is to that area as it is for the time being).

Table

(1)

(2)

Name of Region

Area included

East Midlands

County of Derby

County of Derbyshire

County of Leicester

County of Leicestershire

County of Lincolnshire

County of Northamptonshire

County of Nottingham

County of Nottinghamshire

County of Rutland

Eastern

County of Bedford

County of Central Bedfordshire

County of Cambridgeshire

County of Essex

County of Hertfordshire

County of Luton

County of Norfolk

County of Peterborough

County of Southend-on-Sea

County of Suffolk

County of Thurrock

London

Greater London

North East

County of Darlington

County of Durham

County of Hartlepool

County of Middlesbrough

County of Northumberland

County of Redcar and Cleveland

County of Stockton-On-Tees

County of Tyne and Wear

North West

County of Blackburn with Darwen

County of Cheshire East

County of Cheshire West and Chester

County of Cumbria

County of Greater Manchester

County of Halton

County of Lancashire

County of Merseyside

County of Warrington

South East

County of Berkshire

County of Brighton and Hove

County of Buckinghamshire

County of East Sussex

County of Hampshire

County of Isle of Wight

County of Kent

County of the Medway Towns

County of Milton Keynes

County of Oxfordshire

County of Portsmouth

County of Southampton

County of Surrey

County of West Sussex

South West

County of Bath and North East Somerset

County of Bournemouth

County of the City of Bristol

County of Cornwall

County of Devon

County of Dorset

County of Gloucestershire

County of North Somerset

County of Plymouth

County of Poole

County of Somerset

County of South Gloucestershire

County of Swindon

County of Torbay

County of Wiltshire

Isles of Scilly

West Midlands

County of Herefordshire

County of Shropshire

County of Staffordshire

County of Stoke-on-Trent

County of Telford and Wrekin

County of Warwickshire

County of West Midlands

County of Worcestershire

Yorkshire and the Humber

County of the City of Kingston upon Hull

County of the East Riding of Yorkshire

County of North East Lincolnshire

County of North Lincolnshire

County of North Yorkshire

County of South Yorkshire

County of West Yorkshire

County of York

4

In paragraph 9 of Schedule 2A for the definition of “English region” substitute—

  • “English region” means a region specified in rule 5(2A) of Schedule 2 as the region existed on the day referred to in rule 5(2) of that Schedule;

Reserve Forces Act 19962

In section 125(a) of the Reserve Forces Act 199665 for “a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly or a Member of the European Parliament” substitute “or a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly”.

Greater London Authority Act 19993

In section 25(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 199966—

a

after paragraph (a) insert “or”; and

b

omit paragraphs (b) and (ba).

Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20004

1

The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 200067 is amended as follows.

2

In section 28(8)—

a

at the end of paragraph (a) insert “and”;

b

omit paragraphs (c) and (d).

3

In section 60(1) for the words “In relation to courts in any part of the United Kingdom, provision” substitute “Provision”.

4

In section 88(2)—

a

at the end of paragraph (cc) insert “or”;

b

omit paragraphs (d) and (e).

5

In section 92(7) for “(11)” substitute “(10)”.

6

In section 162(4) for “subsections (3) and (3A)” substitute “subsection (3)”.

7

In paragraph 2(1)(a) of Schedule 8A for sub-paragraph (ii) substitute—

ii

a broadcast made by the British Broadcasting Corporation or by Sianel Pedwar Cymru, or

8

In Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “5, 6 or 7”—

a

paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b);

b

paragraph 9(2)(a);

c

paragraph 9(3)(b);

d

paragraph 10(1)(b);

e

paragraph 10(3)(b);

f

paragraph 10(4)(a);

g

paragraph 10(5);

h

paragraph 11(1)(b);

i

paragraph 11(3)(b);

j

paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);

k

paragraph 11(6).

9

In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 9 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “paragraphs 5 to 7”.

10

In paragraph 11 of Schedule 9, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “5 or 7”—

a

subparagraph (4);

b

subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).

11

In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4 to 8” substitute “5 to 7”—

a

paragraph 9(1)(a)(ii) and (b)(ii);

b

paragraph 9(2);

c

paragraph 10(1)(b);

d

paragraph 11(1)(a).

12

In Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 6, 7 or 8” substitute “5, 6 or 7”—

a

paragraph 9(3)(b);

b

paragraph 10(3)(b);

c

paragraph 10(4)(a);

d

paragraph 10(5);

e

paragraph 11(3)(b);

f

paragraph 11(5)(a)(i);

g

paragraph 11(6).

13

In the heading before paragraph 11 of Schedule 10 for “paragraphs 4 to 8” substitute “paragraphs 5 to 7”.

14

In paragraph 11 of Schedule 10, in each of the following provisions for “4, 5, 7 or 8” substitute “5 or 7”—

a

subparagraph (4);

b

subparagraph (5)(a)(ii).

PART 2Amendments to secondary legislation

Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 19905

1

The Local Government Officers (Political Restrictions) Regulations 199068 is amended as follows.

2

In regulation 2 for “a member State” substitute “the United Kingdom”.

3

In the Schedule omit paragraph 1(b), but not the “or”.

Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 20016

In Regulation 42 of the Representation of the People (England and Wales) Regulations 200169—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6)”;

ii

for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local government elections);

b

omit paragraphs (4) and (7).

Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 20077

In Table 2 of Schedule 2 to the Local Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (England and Wales) Regulations 200770—

a

in the first column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

b

in the first row of the second column for the words from “In subsection (1),” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—

In subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), insert—

or,

d

a mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),

c

in the second row of the second column for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “subsection (5)”.

Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 20088

In Regulation 51 of the Representation of the People (Northern Ireland) Regulations 200871—

a

in paragraph (1)—

i

for “Paragraphs (3) to (7)” substitute “Paragraphs (3), (5) and (6)”;

ii

for the words from “of the four registers” to “European Parliamentary overseas electors)” substitute “of the two registers (those of: parliamentary electors and local electors)”;

b

omit paragraphs (4) and (7).

Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 20109

In regulation 7(4) of the Electoral Law (Polling Station Scheme) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 201072—

a

after paragraph (b) insert “or”;

b

omit paragraph (d) and the preceding “or”.

Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 201210

In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (England) Regulations 201273—

a

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

b

in the second column of Table 2 for the words from “After subsection (1)(c)” to “paragraphs (a) to (c),” substitute—

After subsection (1)(b) insert—

or

d

a referendum and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b),

c

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of Regulation 65 (combination of polls), in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

d

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—

i

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “Referendum voting area…”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “Referendum voting area…”.”,

ii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.”,

iii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”

Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 201211

In Schedule 4 to the Local Authorities (Conduct of Referendums) (Council Tax Increases) (England) Regulations 201274—

a

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

b

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “European Parliamentary”;

c

In Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E”, in the second column—

i

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “Referendum voting area…”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “Referendum voting area…”.”,

ii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.”,

iii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[voting area]”.”.

Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 201212

Paragraph 42A(5)(a) of Schedule 2 to the Police and Crime Commissioner Elections Order 201275 is amended as follows—

a

at the end of subparagraph (iv) insert “or”;

b

omit subparagraph (vi) and the preceding “or”.

Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 201213

1

The Neighbourhood Planning (Referendums) Regulations 201276 are amended as follows.

2

In regulation 12(6)—

a

at the end of subparagraph (a) insert “and”;

b

omit subparagraph (c) and the preceding “and”.

3

In Schedule 4—

a

in the first column of Table 2 omit the word “, European”;

b

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Regulation 65 (combination of polls)”, in the second column omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

c

in Table 6 in the row providing for the modification of “Schedule 3, Form E” in the second column—

i

for “After “European Parliamentary electoral area” insert “Neighbourhood area…”.” substitute “After “Local government electoral area(s)” insert “Neighbourhood area…”.”,

ii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary] election”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.” substitute “After the words “*[local government] election” in both places where they occur, insert “*[referendum]”.”,

iii

for “After the words “*[European Parliamentary electoral region]”, in both places where they occur, insert “*[neighbourhood area]”.” substitute “After the words “*[electoral area], in both places where they occur, insert “*[neighbourhood area]”.”.

Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 201714

1

The Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) Order 201777 is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph 2(2) of Schedule 2—

a

omit the words “, European Parliamentary”;

b

for paragraph (a) substitute—

a

in subsection (1), at the end of paragraph (b), there were inserted—

ca

a combined authority mayoral election and an election of one or more of the descriptions specified in paragraph (b) or a local authority mayoral election,

c

in paragraph (b) for “subsections (5) and (5A)” substitute “subsection (5)”.