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#OurDay – The role of local authority elections teams, part 1

Posted on November 20, 2018 by

To celebrate #OurDay today, we’re taking a closer look at the work of elections teams at local authorities. Tanya Rowlandson, Electoral Services Officer for Broadland District Council in Norfolk since 2008, has shared some details of what her job involves. Continue reading →

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Celebrating Black history month

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

By Mark Nyack, Senior Communications Officer (Public Information) Often the immeasurable contributions made by black and ethnic minority people to academia, research, art, music, politics and technology are overlooked. Black history is part of all our histories but it has … Continue reading →

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The limits of transparency in Northern Ireland

Posted on October 19, 2018 by

Transparency is a guiding principle for us at the Electoral Commission. We believe voters should be able to see and understand how political parties and campaigners are funded; how they spend their money; and who they target with campaign materials. Continue reading →

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Making the electoral system more accessible for everyone

Posted on August 30, 2018 by

By Ailsa Irvine, Director of Electoral Administration and Guidance at the Electoral Commission Everyone should be able to participate in elections and cast their vote with confidence, but this is not always the case. Even though they have the right … Continue reading →

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What do election teams do?

Posted on August 20, 2018 by

Rhonda Booth, Democratic Services Manager, talks about her role at South Holland District Council. Continue reading →

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When does working together break the rules?

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

Promoting public confidence in the democratic process is at the heart of the Electoral Commission’s work. For the public to have confidence in the process, fairness and transparency are vital. Continue reading →

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When does an allegation result in an investigation?

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Recent reports in the media have thrown a spotlight on the Electoral Commission’s investigations into the spending returns submitted by registered campaigners at the EU Referendum. As the regulator of political finance in the UK, it is proper that the decisions we take are open to scrutiny. Continue reading →

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