Our investigation into donations from 5th Avenue Partners Ltd to the Liberal Democrats has now concluded. New body to oversee local government boundaries
The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 is now law. This means from 1 April 2010 responsibility for setting local government boundaries is transferred to the new Local Government Boundary Commission for England. Read more in our press release.
Voter materials design guidance
We have launched 'Making your mark' - our voter material design resource for electoral administrators and government policy-makers on how to make voter materials easier to use at elections. Access the guidance, which includes an example design resource for administrators, on our Do Politics site.
Permissibility and reporting thresholds to increase
From 1 January 2010, the Government will increase the permissibility and reporting thresholds for donations and loans. Find out how the change affects regulated organisations and individuals on our guidance pages.
