There are different types of elections that you may be able to vote in:
- Local elections
- Parish elections
- General (Parliamentary) elections
- Combined Authority Mayoral elections
Returning Officer information
Every county, district, unitary and metropolitan council in England is required to appoint an officer of the council to be the Returning Officer for local government elections within their local authority area.
In Sheffield, the Returning Officer is also the Local Returning Officer for Combined Authority Mayoral Elections as well as the (Acting) Returning Officer at a Parliamentary election. They are also the Counting Officer for referendums held in Sheffield.
The Returning Officer is a separate function to the council that appointed them and is personally responsible for the conduct elections.
The Returning Officer is impartial and ensures that the election is administered effectively and fairly.