Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan referendum
A referendum took place on Thursday 3 November 2016 on the Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan Area.
It was a referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Great Dunmow.
Result
In response to the question, "Do you want Uttlesford District Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Great Dunmow to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?", the votes were:
Yes: 1451
No: 111
The total votes cast were 1562, with one spoiled paper. The turnout was just over 20%.
About the election
Information on the referendum is available on Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan page.
Important dates
What is happening | Date |
|---|---|
| Last day for receipt of new postal vote applications, amendments or cancellations of postal votes and amendments or cancellations of proxy votes | Wednesday 19 October 2016 by 5.00pm |
| Last day for receipt of new applications to vote by proxy at this election | Wednesday 26 October 2016 by 5.00pm |
| Polling day | Thursday 3 November 2016 7.00am - 10.00pm |
| Last day for receipt of applications to vote by proxy at this election applied for on grounds of physical incapacity or service, occupation or employment, where that physical incapacity or absence due to service, occupation or employment occurred after 5pm on Wednesday 26 October 2016 | Thursday 3 November 2016 by 5.00pm |
Who can vote
A person is entitled to vote in the referendum on the Neighbourhood Plan for Great Dunmow if:
- He or she is entitled to vote in an election of any Councillor of Uttlesford Council whose area is in the Referendum area; and
- His or her qualifying address for the election is in the Referendum area. A person's qualifying address is, in relation to a person registered in the register of electors, the address in respect of which he or she is entitled to be so registered.
If you would like to check if you are registered or require a postal or proxy vote please contact elections@uttlesford.gov.uk
You can register quickly using the online registration service.
How to vote at the Great Dunmow Neighbourhood plan referendum
The ballot paper will be to decide on the question:
"Do you want Uttlesford District Council to use the neighbourhood plan for Great Dunmow to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area?"
Notices
Notice of Referendum - Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan Area (PDF) [63KB]
Nominations for Counting Observers for the Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan Referendum, must be submitted by 20 October 2016.
Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations - Great Dunmow Neighbourhood Plan Area (PDF) [65KB]