(This note is not part of the Order)
The forms prescribed by articles 4, 6 and 8 and Schedules 2 and 4 to this Order are Welsh versions of certain forms and of forms of words which may be used at principal area elections in Wales.
The forms prescribed by articles 5, 7 and 9 and Schedules 1, 3 and 5 to this Order are the versions partly in Welsh and partly in English of certain forms and of forms of words, which must be used principal area elections in Wales.
The Welsh forms included in this Order reflect changes made to the English versions of the forms and forms of words that were brought about in of consequence of the passing of the Electoral Administration Act 2006 (c. 22).
This Order replaces and revokes the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Welsh Forms) Order 1987, the Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 1995, the Elections (Welsh Forms) Order 2001 and the Local Elections (Principal Areas) (Welsh Forms) Order 2004.