UK wide, national and regional referendums
The Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000 (PPERA) establishes a fixed legal framework for the conduct of any referendum held in the UK. It covers referendums such as that held in the North East for the proposed Regional Assembly.
Other referendums
Referendums can be used by local councils to test public opinion on local issues. Eden District Council has never held a referendum of its own held under PPERA but it could do so if it wished. It has used other methods of consultation such as the Citizens Panel.
For further information:
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Contact: Elections Officer, Elections and Democratic Services, Town Hall, Penrith CA11 7QF
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Telephone: 01768 212253
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Email: elections@eden.gov.uk
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Fax: 01768 890470
