Scottish Parliament and the AV Referendum

Written evidence from Granton District Community Council (AV 10)

I am responding on behalf of the above Community Council regarding the proposal that the Scottish Parliament and the AV referendum be held on the same date, 5 May 2011.

It is our view that both issues are very important and to hold both on the same day would undermine the Scottish Parliamentary Elections therefore we believe that the referendum and elections should be held on different dates.

When the Scottish and Council Elections were held on the same day this seemed to create utter confusion with a lot of spoiled votes.

Isobel Macdonald  

30 September 2010