Marhamchurch Neighbourhood Plan Observers

If anyone would like to attend as an observer for the Marhamchurch Parish Neighbourhood Development Plan Referendum, they will need to apply to Electoral Services by Thursday 26th September 2024. 
Marhamchurch Parish Neighbourhood Plan Referendum - polling day: Thursday 3rd October 2024 (from 7:00am to 10:00pm)
 
If you would like to be an observer at the above referendum, please print, complete, sign and return the relevant application form(s) in the tabs below. Electoral Services must receive your application by Thursday 26th September 2024.
Observer roles are voluntary. The number of appointments will be limited depending on space available. If applications are oversubscribed, the Counting Officer will decide who to appoint. 
There is no guidance available on Observer roles for a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, but the Electoral Commission’s guidance for local government elections refers to agents performing similar roles via the links below:
 
·      Postal vote observer (What does a postal voting agent do? | Electoral Commission) – Postal votes will be opened on Tuesday 1st October & Thursday 3rd October 2024 (from 9:30am) at:
·         Cornwall Council, County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro TR1 3AY. (Space for these observers will be limited due to our office accommodation.)
 ·         Polling observer (Polling agents | Electoral Commission) – The polling station will be open on Thursday 3rd October 2024 (from 7:00am to 10:00pm) at:
·         Marhamchurch Methodist Church School Room, Marhamchurch, Bude, EX23 0HY

·         Count observer (Who can attend the count? | Electoral Commission) – The counting of votes will take place on Thursday 3rd October 2024 (from 10:00pm) at:
·         Marhamchurch Methodist Church School Room, Marhamchurch, Bude, EX23 0HY
 
More information about the referendum is available on our website at https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/the-council-and-democracy/elections/elections-and-referendums/ 

OBSERVER APPLICATION FORM - COUNT

OBSERVER APPLICATION FORM - POSTAL

OBSERVER APPLICATION FORM - POLLING