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10 Oct 2008

Armed forces targeted in voter registration drive

Members of the Armed Forces are being reminded to make sure they register to vote this autumn.

10 Oct 2008

BME community urged to keep their voice and register to vote

To coincide with Black History month, the Electoral Commission is encouraging people from Britain’s minority ethnic communities to register to vote.

07 Oct 2008

Public could be missing their chance to vote, says Electoral Commission report

We have published a report on the administration of the Parliamentary by-elections in Crewe & Nantwich, Henley, Haltemprice and Howden and Glasgow East.

06 Oct 2008

Search is on for Northern Ireland's missing student voters

The Electoral Commission is encouraging students and young people to register to vote

03 Oct 2008

Boundary Committee grateful for your views on draft proposals

Max Caller has thanked people in Norfolk, Suffolk and Devon for submitting their views on unitary local government in the counties.

02 Oct 2008

Statement by the Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission has concluded its investigation of the Constituency Campaigning Services Board, trading as CCS.

29 Sep 2008

Setting the standard for well-run elections

We have launched a consultation seeking views on performance standards for Returning Officers (ROs).

26 Sep 2008

South Thanet Liberal Democrats forfeit donation

The Electoral Commission announced today that the Liberal Democrats’ South Thanet accounting unit has agreed to forfeit an £800 impermissible donation.

23 Sep 2008

Paying your council tax doesn't get you your vote

The Electoral Commission is tackling myths about electoral registration

22 Sep 2008

Individuals with learning disabilities get 'Switched On' to democracy

People from Wales with learning disabilities are due to graduate this week from a unique programme funded by the Electoral Commission

17 Sep 2008

When you move abroad, take your right to vote with you

The Electoral Commission is encouraging British Citizens living abroad to register to vote as an overseas voter.

16 Sep 2008

NI young 'robbing' themselves of their right to vote

A report for the Electoral Commission shows the accuracy and comrehensiveness of the electoral register in Northern Ireland

10 Sep 2008

Let Committee know your views on local government

The Boundary Committee wants people in Norfolk, Suffolk and Devon to submit their views on proposals for unitary government in the counties.

28 Aug 2008

Political parties' latest donations and borrowings published

We have published the latest figures for political parties' donations and borrowings

27 Aug 2008

Clear leadership needed for elections

We have published a report recommending changes to electoral law so that future elections are better run.

08 Aug 2008

Community and business leaders share their views with Boundary Committee

The Boundary Committee has been meeting with Devon, Norfolk and Suffolk business leaders, community and voluntary groups to listen to views on the Committee’s draft proposals for unitary local government in the regions.

21 Jul 2008

Electoral Commission publishes registration standards

We have published final performance standards for Electoral Registration Officers

18 Jul 2008

Report on May GLA elections in London published

The Electoral Commission has published its report on the May 2008 elections to the London Assembly and London Mayor

18 Jul 2008

Report on May local elections in England published

The Electoral Commission has published its report on the May 2008 local elections in England.

18 Jul 2008

Report on local elections in Wales published

The Electoral Commission has published its report on the May 2008 local elections in Wales.