by UK Engage | Jun 20, 2024
The Single Transferable Vote (STV) is a form of proportional representation voting system which uses preferential voting, usually in multi-member constituencies. Candidates don’t need a majority of votes to be elected; all they require is a known...
by UK Engage | Apr 23, 2024
Understanding the Supplementary Vote The Supplementary Vote (SV) is a shortened variation of the Alternative Vote (AV) system, tailored for the election of single office-holders within regional or local authority areas. This system, which has been in use since the...
by UK Engage | Mar 14, 2024
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+. The list of social media sites is growing, so how are membership organisations using social media to improve participation in an election? These days social media channels cannot be ignored as a weapon in your election...
by UK Engage | Feb 13, 2024
The transparency of an election is crucial to its credibility, especially when it comes to co-operatives. By their very nature a co-operative is close to its members’ hearts, as they work together towards a common goal. Confidence in the process and organiser is...
by UK Engage | Jan 23, 2024
Election and Referendum, how many times do you hear these words but do you know the difference? These are two terms that are often taken in the same sense. However, there is a difference between the two. What are Elections? This is a formal decision making process by...