We have published a research report on Great Britain's electoral registers. This research, funded by the Cabinet Office, provides current national estimates of the completeness of registers in England and Wales and estimates of the accuracy of registers across Great Britain.Guidance for May 2012 elections
The core guidance for those administering elections in May 2012 is now available. This includes guidance for Returning Officers as well as resources such as template poll cards and postal voting statements.
Revised performance standards for Returning Officers in Great Britain
Following consultation, we have published a set of revised performance standards for Returning Officers in Great Britain.
View the consultation responses and the new performance standards
Spending in the run-up to 5 May polls
Final details of those who spent over £250,000 campaigning in the run-up to the UK-wide referendum and the elections to the National Assembly for Wales and Scottish Parliament on 5 May 2011 are now available.
View election spending | View referendum spending
Timing of election counts issues paper
We believe it is time to consider whether there needs to be a change in the way decisions on the timing of counts are made - in order to deliver benefits for voters, candidates standing in elections and those responsible for delivering the elections. We have published a paper to seek views on whether changes are needed.
