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EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure
ELECTIONS

EXCLUSIVE: Officers warn of looming elections systems failure

By Martin Ford | 18 June 2026

The elections system is under ‘increasing strain’ and ‘likely to fail’ if put under further pressure, officers have warned.

ELECTIONS

Political convenience is no justification for unconstitutional local election tinkering

By Colin Copus | 02 February 2026

The Government’s decision to ‘postpone or cancel’ local elections is ‘a travesty of constitutiona...

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Commission pushes ahead with surveys despite elections uncertainty

By Martin Ford | 30 January 2025

The Electoral Commission is pushing ahead with two surveys for returning officers about May's pol...

GENERAL ELECTION

Thousands unable to vote due to voter ID rules

By William Eichler | 10 September 2024

Only 0.08% of voters – or 16,000 people – were unable to vote in the General Election because the...

ELECTIONS

Elections officials raise concerns over abuse

By Martin Ford | 05 July 2024

Concerns have been raised over ‘unacceptable behaviour’ faced by officials during the General Ele...

GENERAL ELECTION

General Election: 'Room for improvement', says commission

By William Eichler | 05 July 2024

Polling day ‘ran smoothly’ but there is ‘room to improve the experience for some’, according to t...

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Strategic Finance Business Partner (Capital & Major Projects)

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This is an exciting opportunity to lead the financial management and oversight of the Council's Capital Programme and major projects portfolio Apply for this job

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council

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Band J (£60,194 to £63,832)

Sandwell Council’s Finance and Transformation Division is seeking an experienced Strategic Finance Business Partner (Place OR People) Apply for this job

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