Evaluation of the Modern Electoral Registration Programme 2021 Report

This document describes an evaluation of the reformed annual canvass process for electoral services in the UK, focusing on its effectiveness and satisfaction levels among users. The reformed process aimed to modernize the electoral system by introducing flexible and innovative communication methods, including e-communications and telephone canvassing, which proved particularly useful during the COVID-19 pandemic. The evaluation used a mixed-method approach, incorporating qualitative research, interviews, focus groups, and a survey of electoral administrators. Results showed positive feedback regarding the process's flexibility and innovation, but concerns were raised about the completeness and accuracy of electoral registers. The importance of training for administrators and the positive impact on their workload were noted. Despite high satisfaction scores, the evaluation acknowledged challenges in the first year of implementation and the need for further research on long-term cost effects. Overall, the reforms were seen as an improvement, but with recognition of the need to address ongoing challenges. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Cabinet Office
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Focus groups or group interviews; Individual interviews; Surveys and polling
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2021

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes