The UK Government held a referendum on voting reform on 5 May 2011.
The referendum asked if the alternative vote (AV) system should be introduced for Westminster elections. If people voted for a new system, it would be used to elect Members of Parliament to the House of Commons at the next UK General Election.
Election notices
Notice of Referendum Parliamentary Voting System - Caerphilly Constituency (PDF 97kb)
Notice of Referendum Parliamentary Voting System - Islwyn Constituency (PDF 97kb)
Notice of Poll and Polling Station Locations - Caerphilly Constituency (PDF 59kb)
Notice of Poll and Polling Station Locations - Islwyn Constituency (PDF 59kb)
Notice of Referendum Agents - Caerphilly Constituency (PDF 59kb)
Notice of Referendum Agents - Islwyn Constituency (PDF 59kb)
Victor the Vote Counter
In order to help you understand the referendum watch the Electoral Commission's animated video of Victor who will explain the two voting systems.