Three polls on same day
CARRICK voters are expected to have three issues to consider during their visit to the polling station this spring.
Minister of State Hugo Swire has announced that he intends to bring forward legislation to hold the next district council elections on 5 May 2011, the same date as the Assembly poll.
It is likely that a referendum on the Alternative Vote system will also be held on this date if legislation currently before Parliament providing for this is passed.
The Minister said: “Combined polls are more convenient for voters and this will lead to financial savings through shared use of many resources.”