Elections and electoral register


Recent statements in this category are shown below:

  • London Borough of Brent (24 005 611)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 14-Aug-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about delays in receiving a postal vote. This is because we do not have the power to investigate the matters complained about.

  • London Borough of Camden (24 005 615)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 14-Aug-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about delays in receiving a postal vote. This is because we do not have the power to investigate the matters complained about.

  • North Northamptonshire Council (24 006 000)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 14-Aug-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate Mr X’s complaint that the Council moved his polling station. There are insufficient levels or evidence of fault or injustice to warrant an investigation.

  • Brighton & Hove City Council (24 003 864)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 09-Jul-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about information the Council holds on its Electoral Register about Mr X’s family members. This is because there is insufficient evidence of fault by the Council or injustice caused to Mr X to warrant an investigation.

  • South Ribble Borough Council (23 017 704)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 19-Mar-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint that the Council has failed to properly investigate alleged electoral fraud by a councillor. The actions of the Returning Officer, who is responsible for electoral matters, are not within our jurisdiction, and there are other bodies better placed to consider the complaint.

  • Gosport Borough Council (23 010 408)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 20-Feb-2024

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the way the Council applies proportionality ratios when appointing councillors to various boards and sub-boards. The complaint does not meet the tests in our Assessment Code on how we decide which complaints to investigate. The complaint affects all or most of the residents within the Council’s area and is therefore outside our jurisdiction.

  • Northumberland County Council (23 008 508)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 03-Oct-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about an alleged error on the Council’s electoral register. This is because an investigation could not add to the Council’s previous enquiries, and we cannot achieve the main outcome the complainant is seeking.

  • Wychavon District Council (23 006 774)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 26-Sep-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about a decision to relocate the complainant’s parish polling station, because the Electoral Commission is best placed to consider the matter, and we will not pursue any associated concerns about the complaint process in isolation.

  • Royal Borough of Greenwich (23 002 402)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 05-Jul-2023

    Summary: We cannot investigate this complaint about the Council’s inclusion of the complainant’s details from the electoral register. This is because the matter has already been considered in the county court so we have no remit to investigate.

  • Blackpool Borough Council (23 003 436)

    Statement Closed after initial enquiries Elections and electoral register 20-Jun-2023

    Summary: We will not investigate this complaint about the conduct of a local election. We cannot look at the actions of the Returning Officer.

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