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Guidance for 3 May local council elections

People voting 2011We have published our guidance for both candidates and agents and Returning Officers at the May 2012 local council elections.
 
- Candidates and agents
- Returning Officers

Please visit aboutmyvote.co.uk for more information on voting at these elections.

Statement on Scottish independence referendum

Responding to the announcement by the Secretary of State for Scotland on 10 January about the independence referendum, the Electoral Commission has reiterated our view about the importance of making sure that any proposals for the referendum should ensure it is run in the interests of voters.

Read the full statement

2011 Scottish Parliament election report

We have published our report on the administration of the Scottish Parliament election. The report finds that the election was well-administered and voter-focused but warns against complacency.

Read the full report (PDF) | See more details

2011 election campaign expenditure

We have published campaign expenditure returns from political parties whose expenditure was less than or equal to £250,000 in the 2011 election to the Scottish Parliament.

View campaign expenditure returns | Read the news release

Scotland office - our role

Our remit includes elections to the Scottish Parliament, UK Parliament and European Parliament. Responsibility for Scottish local government elections is devolved to the Scottish Parliament.

One of our key aims is to ensure that the views of Scottish stakeholders contribute to all aspects of our work. This ensures that distinctive Scottish procedures and practices are taken into account and reflected in Commission-wide activities.

We also act as a reference point for electors in Scotland. We are available to answer enquiries and requests for advice from the public and relevant organisations on electoral matters.

Contact us

 For contact details of our Scotland office go to our contact page.