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Rossendale Result in EU Referendum

Published on June 24, 2016 at 3:35 am

The people of Rossendale went to the polls on Thursday June 23rd in the EU Referendum that was taking place.

Turnout in Rossendale was 72.4%

The total number of ballot papers verified was 38,205.

The total number of eligible electors was 52,750.

The total number of votes cast for ‘REMAIN’ was 15,012

The total number of votes cast for ‘LEAVE’ was 23,169

24 Ballot papers were rejected.

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Put an ‘X’ in a box! Make sure you know how to have your say on 23 June

Published on June 17, 2016 at 5:09 pm

Voters are being reminded to make sure they are ready to take part in the EU Referendum on 23 June.

Across Rossendale voters will be going on June 23rd to cast their vote in the EU Referendum.

Joanne Smith, Elections Manager at Rossendale Council said:

“Putting a cross in a box might seem simple, but there are plenty of things voters need to consider in order to be ‘referendum ready’.

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Important Registration Information for the EU Referendum

Published on April 22, 2016 at 4:09 pm

If you are currently registered to vote you can take part in any election/referendum. For example, if you are registered to vote in the local/PCC elections on 5th May you can vote in the EU referendum on 23rd June. You DON’T have to re-register for the EU vote.

The important thing is to be registered – and you have until 7th June to do that if you want to take part in the EU referendum.

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