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 Boundary Committee finalises local electoral arrangements for NorthumberlandThe independent Boundary Committee for England has published its final recommendations for new local government electoral arrangements for Northumberland County Council. Electoral Commission announces outcome of investigation into donations reported by the Conservative Party from Bearwood Corporate Services LimitedThe Electoral Commission today announced the outcome of its investigation into donations reported by the Conservative Party from Bearwood Corporate Services Limited (BCS). Voters could miss out on general electionVoters will be denying themselves the opportunity to vote because they are not on the electoral register come polling day, according to a new report published by the Electoral Commission, the independent elections watchdog. Glasgow North East report a timely reminder for the UK general electionThe Electoral Commission has published a report into the administration of the Glasgow North East UK Parliamentary by-election. The report from the independent elections watchdog will serve as an important reminder for everyone involved in preparing for the UK general election; it also asks questions about the current system for calling by-elections to the UK Parliament. Political parties’ latest donations and borrowing figures publishedQuarter four 2009 figures on donations and loans to political parties. Fourteen political parties registered in Great Britain have reported receiving just over £17 million in donations between 1 October and 31 December 2009, Further information sought for Durham council boundariesThe Boundary Committee has opened a further limited consultation period for Durham Council’s electoral arrangements. Chinese campaign launched by Electoral CommissionThe Electoral Commission has launched a campaign to encourage members of the Chinese community in the UK to register to vote ahead of the forthcoming UK Parliamentary general election. Help homeless people register for the General ElectionThe Electoral Commission is reminding people living in temporary accommodation that they don’t need a permanent address to have a say at the next General Election. Political parties’ latest donations and borrowing figures publishedEighteen political parties registered in Great Britain have reported receiving just over £9.5 million in donations according to new figures published by the independent Electoral Commission. Next Page | Last Page | |
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