Traditional paper-based systems lack the capability to offer immediate analytics or transparent reporting, making it challenging for councils to proactively demonstrate the integrity of their electoral processes. Without digital tools, responding to inquiries or allegations becomes a reactive process, which can undermine public confidence.

That’s why over 50 local authorities across the UK choose Modern Polling to digitise their election day delivery. Modern Polling is a two-part solution: a management portal for Election Managers and Returning Officers, providing real-time visibility of voter turnout and processing across all poll stations; and an intuitive, process driven app that provides Polling Clerks and Officers a fail-safe solution to verify voters verification with confidence and 100% accuracy.

This level of transparency not only streamlines election day operations but also empowers councils to share accurate information proactively with stakeholders, reinforcing the credibility of the electoral process. As the House of Lords Select Committee on Democracy and Digital Technologies concluded, "Technology can play an important role in engaging people with democratic processes…. we must ensure that appropriate technology is used to enhance and enrich democratic engagement.".

Our proven service delivery model has been developed and refined in partnership with election teams to meet the unique demands of an election day operations. Our named account managers are trained to deliver a no-fail service: proactive election excellence, not reactive problem-solving.

Local Authorities using Modern Polling not only streamline their electoral processes but also proactively address the growing demand for transparency and trust in elections. This digital approach enables local authorities to confidently affirm the integrity of their elections, mitigating potential scrutiny and reinforcing public confidence.