Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence
We review the select committees currently asking for evidence in the hope that more members of the public grasp the opportunity to engage and influence policy.
Author: Voting Counts
What are Regional Mayors?
There are a few different types of Mayors in the UK, generally they are directly elected (meaning you get to vote for them) to lead and represent a local or combined authority area.
How do I #RegisterToVote?
If you want to vote in elections and referendums, you must be registered to vote. You only need to register once – you do not need to register separately for every election, but you...
Who Can I Vote For?
Who you vote for in an election can be influenced by who the candidates are in your local area. While they might belong to a political party, it is likely they’ll have their own...
What are Local Elections?
The next local elections will take place on 6th May 2021 × Dismiss alert In local government elections you are voting for between one and three councillors to represent your ‘ward’ (local neighbourhood/area) on the...
2020 Elections Postponed Until 2021
Today (13th March), it was announced that the elections due to take place on May 7th 2020 have been postponed until 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken following...
What is a By-Election?
A by-election is a bit like a mini-general election, held in a single constituency to decide upon a new MP, following the seat becoming ‘vacant’ between two general elections. They are usually held because...
What are Political Parties?
Learn more about the major political parties that stand for election in Great Britain.
Mayoral Elections: Volunteers Needed
The Voting Counts website seeks to help people become engaged and informed about elections by providing politically neutral information about the how the decisions made by politicians affect our lives. Our website is viewed...
What are Members of Parliament (MPs)?
In the UK, citizens elect other citizens to represent their views and make decisions about how the country should be governed. This is known as representative democracy. The people that we elect are called...
