Issue - meetings

Report of Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer

Lead Cabinet member: Councillor Chris Collier

(Non-key decision):

(1) To note the report and the actions taken to date and planned to mitigate the risks involved with late implementation of secondary legislation made underpowers conferred by the Elections Act 2022.

(2) To agree that copies of the report be circulated to all members and parish councils for information to make them aware of the Act and its provisions.

The Cabinet considered the report of the Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer, providing members with an overview of the Elections Act 2022.

The Head of Electoral Services reported that secondary legislation had now been laid and the Council was awaiting further guidance from the Electoral Commission. The Council would be pro-active in making the public aware of Voter ID and the Act’s requirement.

Policy and Performance Advisory Committee (PPAC), held on 3 November 2022 considered the report and were supportive of the officer recommendations in full. Councillor Linington, Vice-Chair of Policy and Performance Advisory Committee, was in attendance to present PPAC’s discussion.

Resolved (Non-key decision):

(1) To note the report and the actions taken to date and planned to mitigate the risks involved with late implementation of secondary legislation made underpowers conferred by the Elections Act 2022.

(2) To agree that copies of the report be circulated to all members and parish councils for information to make them aware of the Act and its provisions.

Reason for decisions:

The Elections Act 2022 introduces changes that will affect electors, candidates, and the administration of all elections in England (some other elections in the UK).