The Scottish school holidays fall earlier than in the rest of the United Kingdom. Malcolm Burr, the convener of the Electoral Management Board for Scotland, called for a “major review” of the postal vote system after the election. “There have been and remain issues with both suppliers and with Royal …

BakPac, the flexible packaging division of independent UK label printer Bakers, has taken delivery of a second Galaxy Packtech pouch maker to continue to expand and increase pouch conversion options for its customers. The new Galaxy GS-24 Plus-200 arrived at BakPac’s new production facility in Brentwood from India at the …

The distribution of postal votes has been hit by delays across the country but the Royal Mail has confirmed that all packs should be delivered today (Friday) or tomorrow (Saturday). Voters who have yet to receive their postal votes, and will not be at home next week, can go to …

Campaigners demonstrated against Royal Mail’s controversial plans to build a new delivery depot. The Patcham Against Royal Mail (PARM) campaign group protested outside Brighton Town Hall yesterday because they claim the large-scale development risks water contamination, drinking water shortages and flooding. Royal Mail plans to build the delivery office at …

Glasgow has issued almost 80,000 postal voting packs, more than a third of which have already been completed and returned. Just under 72,000 of these were sent to pre-existing postal voters and those who applied before the first deadline on 7 June and arrived with voters last weekend. A …

A woman and her husband say they are angry about losing the chance to vote in the general election due to problems with postal votes. Sherry Morrison, from Dawlish on Devon’s south coast, said she did not receive her postal vote before she went on holiday on Friday. Mrs Morrison …

Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts. Become a member today George Etheridge, independent candidate for Newport West and Islwyn An election candidate for Newport West and Islwyn says he has lodged an official …

Voters can cast their ballot this weekend Author: Ally McGilvrayPublished 36 minutes agoLast updated 11 minutes ago People in the Borders who have requested, and not yet received, a postal vote ahead of next week’s General Election are being invited to pick up a pack from council headquarters in Newtown …

A by-election for Three Rivers District Council’ Rickmansworth Town ward will take place on July 4, the same date as the general election, after the resignation of former district councillor David Raw. Many residents who will not be able to make it down to a polling station on the day …

It has been revealed this week that Royal Mail will establish a new e-commerce hub at Glasgow Prestwick Airport. This is major news for the airport’s cargo operations, which will see significant benefits. Without further ado, let’s get into it… The New Deal Between Glasgow Prestwick Airport & Royal Mail… …