The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2023
1Citation, commencement and extent
2Applications for the appointment of a proxy
3Applications for postal vote where ballot papers are to be sent to a different address
4Supply of date of birth lists to police and pursuant to a court order
5Forms used in local elections
6Transitional provision relating to proxy paper form
SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE 1Form 6
SCHEDULE 2Form 7
SCHEDULE 3Form 1

2023 No. 1083

Northern Ireland

The Local Elections (Northern Ireland) Order 2023

Made

Coming into force

At the Court at Buckingham Palace, the 11th day of October 2023

Present,

The King’s Most Excellent Majesty in Council

In accordance with section 7(3) of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 20001, the Electoral Commission has been consulted prior to the laying of this Order.

A draft of this Order has been laid before Parliament under section 84(4) of the Northern Ireland Act 19982 and has been approved by a resolution of each House of Parliament.

Accordingly, His Majesty, in exercise of the power conferred on him by section 84(1) of the Northern Ireland Act 1998, is pleased, by and with the advice of His Privy Council, to order as follows.