Democracy Counts Limited

🏢 Revolutionising Property Management with Evaluate 🏢 Calling all those working in councils on business rates and council tax valuations, here’s an exciting innovation for you. Managing 190,000 domestic and 17,000 non-domestic properties across North, South, and East Ayrshire is no small feat—but Evaluate has transformed how we handle the valuation roll and council tax list. 📊 Key benefits we’ve seen with Evaluate: ✔️ Automatically matches 70%+ of property sales to correct entries ✔️ Reduces manual processing time from weeks to minutes ✔️ Updates and uploads data in under 10 minutes ✔️ Improves transparency with a public portal for property valuations 💬 “Previously, processing monthly sales took two staff members a week. Now, Evaluate handles 70% automatically, saving us time and improving efficiency.” Evaluate is proof that the right technology empowers teams to do more with fewer resources—delivering better outcomes for both councils and the public. #Efficiency #Technology #PropertyManagement #Innovation #EvaluateSystem

🚨 Managing One of London’s Most Complex Elections 🚨 In May 2024, London faced one of the largest and most complex elections in its history. Over 7.5 million votes were cast across three contests: the Mayoral election, 14 London Assembly constituencies, and 11 proportional representation seats. For the first time since 2000, the election count was conducted manually—an enormous logistical challenge. Enter Democracy Counts. According to Alex Conway, Deputy Greater London Returning Officer: 💬 “We needed a robust system to record, transmit, and verify results efficiently. Democracy Counts’ technology ensured real-time data transfer and the fastest results in GLA history.” By leveraging tech for seamless collaboration across 14 boroughs, Democracy Counts helped tackle unique challenges, including: ✔️ Verifying candidates’ subscribers across fragmented registers ✔️ Real-time data sharing to avoid delays ✔️ Providing on-site support for smooth operations The result? The Mayoral results were announced by mid-afternoon, with Assembly results finalized the same evening—a record-breaking outcome that delighted all parties involved. This is a testament to how technology + teamwork = success in even the most complex scenarios. #Elections #DemocracyCounts #London2024 #ElectionTech #Innovation #Efficiency

Meet Fred, a dedicated professional in electoral administration who knows the challenges of the job all too well. Like many, he finds it can sometimes feel overwhelming—even frustrating! But Fred’s hopeful for a better way, where his electoral management software truly supports him. He's excited to explore how the latest innovations can transform his workflow and strengthen democracy. Maybe it’s time Fred schedules the Democracy Counts demonstration on Elector 8. He might just discover why many authorities have made the switch! #BetterDemocracy #EasierLife #BetterSoftware

Happy Election Day to the Citizens of Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward! We're excited to be partnering with The City of Edinburgh Council, providing Authentic8 to streamline Polling Station Management and Day-of-Poll Inspections for today's Scottish Local Government by-election. Our device-agnostic platform means polling station staff can choose between tablets and laptops to suit their workflow needs, making the process smoother and more efficient. We're eager to hear their feedback on what technology works best for them. Here's to a seamless election day for all involved! 🗳️ #ElectionDay #ColintonFairmilehead #ScottishByElection #PollingStationManagement #CityOfEdinburghCouncil #Authentic8 #ElectionSupport #PublicSectorInnovation #ScottishLocalGovernment

To give prospective clients a genuine view of our approach to client care, we recently sat down with some of our front-line team for on-camera interviews. Their insights capture our strengths and commitment in a way only those on the ground can share. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they had to say… #FamilyBusiness #CoreValues #ClientCare

Innovating is an essential part of our activities here at Democracy Counts and there are some great insights here in to an exciting collaborative project we are involved in here … Thanks for the mention Edinburgh Napier University 👍

Do you manage elections for a council or authority? Look at what our clients are saying about using Elector8 for for their Election Management System....

Have you met Fred? 🗳️ Managing the electoral register has never been easy for Fred. He’s been buried under piles of paperwork, juggling multiple systems, and dealing with endless phone calls. Sound familiar? 😫 Even with the shift to online voter registration, life in the office hasn’t exactly become a breeze for Fred and his colleagues. 📑 But what if… the citizens themselves could help lighten the load? 💡 👉 Enter Elector8 from Democracy Counts – the election management solution designed to automate communications, streamline workflows, and make things easier for Fred (and electoral administrators everywhere). Fred’s story just took a turn for the better: ✅ Customizable workflows ✅ ID evidence updates – automated! ✅ Automated communications for registered voters ✅ More time for long-term service improvements Now Fred can focus on designing better services, supporting his team, and getting rid of paper for good. 🗂️✨ The future of election management is here. Want to know more about how Democracy Counts can transform your election processes? 🔗 Contact us for a demo and see how digital transformation can change your workflow too. sales@democracycounts.co.uk

What is Authentic8? Simply put, is designed to simplify managing polling day. When voters arrive, they present their polling card, which has a QR code printed on it, ready to be scanned. Authentic8 can be used with either laptops and handheld scanners or tablet devices with built-in cameras. The scanner connects to a secure digital register, allowing for photo ID verification and quick, digital marking of the register. It also tracks the issuing of ballot papers, making it easy to generate electronic ballot paper accounts quickly at the close of polls. Why not trial this highly effective solution at your next local election? It works independently of our main EMS solution, Elector8, or seamlessly alongside it. Contact our team today for a free demo sales@democracycounts.co.uk

News we know many of our members - who often cover both electoral and democratic services - will welcome today. This follows ongoing campaigning from the Association Of Democratic Services Officers and Lawyers In Local Government #Democracy