Shaw's Election Supplies
Latest news from Shaw & Sons
30 September 2019
Annual stock take - please expect delays on your orders
Shaw & Sons Ltd are conducting its annual stock take from 30th September 2019. During the stock take no accounting transactions affecting stock can take place. Unfortunately this means that no orders can be processed until the conclusion of the stock take. We will resume normal order processing as soon as ... (more)
20 September 2019
Annual stock take - please expect delays on your orders
Shaw & Sons Ltd will be conducting its annual stock take from 30th September 2019. During the stock take no accounting transactions affecting stock can take place. Unfortunately this means that no orders can be processed until the conclusion of the stock take. We will resume normal order processing as soon ... (more)
17 September 2019
Telephone lines have resumed normal service
We are delighted to advise you that our telephone lines have now resumed normal service. Thank you for your patience.... (more)
16 September 2019
Telephone lines temporarily down - apologies for the inconvenience
Please be aware that we are currently experiencing a technical fault on our phone line which is preventing us from making or receiving calls. Please bear with us while engineers work to resolve this fault as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please email sales@shaws.co.uk to place orders or make enquiries. Alternatively, ... (more)
22 May 2019
Wishing our elections customers a successful polling day!
Countless voters around the country will tomorrow find themselves looking at 'Polling Station' notices, using ballot pencils to cast their vote in the privacy of a VotePod voting booth and putting their ballot papers into a ballot box. Many of these products will have been supplied by Shaw & Sons ... (more)
21 May 2019
Petition clerk's sundries packs for Recall Petitions now available from Shaw's
Shaw's Election Supplies are specialists in materials for all types of election. As such, we are delighted to now offer everything a Petition Clerk needs to run a successful Recall Petition. Please contact us on 01322 621137 for more information or click the links below: Forms List (England) Petition Clerk's Sundries Pack... (more)
1 May 2019
Wishing our elections customers a successful polling day!
Countless voters around the country will tomorrow find themselves looking at 'Polling Station' notices, using ballot pencils to cast their vote in the privacy of a voting screen and putting their ballot papers into a ballot box. Most of these products will have been supplied by Shaw & Sons Limited. Numerous ... (more)
18 April 2019
Happy Easter from Shaw & Sons Ltd
Easter is not the only time of year when it is a good idea to put all your eggs in one basket. Place your order today!... (more)
18 April 2019
Easter closure notice
Please be aware that we will be closed for the Easter bank holidays from 5pm on 18th April 2019 and will re-open at 8.30am on Tuesday 23rd April 2019. Orders received during this period of closure will not be processed for dispatch until our return to the office. We would like ... (more)
11 April 2019
Revised ordering information for potential European Parliamentary Elections
Please be assured that Shaw's Election Supplies have made contingency preparations for the UK's participation in the European Parliamentary Elections on 23rd May 2019 and have now begun manufacturing presiding officer's sundries packs for delivery to local authorities in time for the polls. Click here to view order forms for the ... (more)
1 April 2019
Ordering information for potential European Parliamentary Elections
Please be assured that Shaw's Election Supplies have made contingency preparations for the possibility of the UK's participation in the European Parliamentary Elections on 23rd May 2019 and will of course be in a position to manufacture and supply presiding officer's sundries packs in time, should the UK go to ... (more)
1 February 2019
See you at the AEA?
Members of Shaw’s elections team are really excited to be exhibiting at the AEA Conference and Exhibition in Brighton from Sunday. We are delighted to once again share a stand with our colleagues from the ERS Group: Electoral Reform Services (the UK’s leading provider of independent election and ballot services) and ... (more)
17 January 2019
Server installation - please bear with us
Please be aware that on Monday 21st January 2019 Shaw's will be installing a new server which may result in some server downtime. This may have the effect of delays to orders or responding to enquiries. Please bear with us while engineers work to install our server as quickly as possible. We ... (more)
2 January 2019
VotePod® - now available
Shaw’s are aware of the multiple logistical challenges local authorities face when distributing voting booths to their respective polling stations and recognise that it is not always ideal to use a traditional wooden booth in all locations. We listened to the typical issues encountered by elections staff, and are delighted ... (more)
7 December 2018
Annual stock take - please expect delays on orders
Shaw & Sons Ltd will be conducting its annual stock take from 19th December 2018. During the stock take no accounting transactions affecting stock can take place. Unfortunately this means that no orders can be processed until the conclusion of the stock take. We will resume normal order processing as soon ... (more)
4 December 2018
Press Release: Civica acquires election and membership services leader ERS Group
Software and services group adds end-to-end capability for elections and ballots, democracy and member and community engagement. Civica Group, the market leader in business-critical software applications, digital solutions and managed services for the public sector and regulated markets, has announced that Civica UK Limited, the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, has acquired ... (more)
23 July 2018
Ballot paper 'grass skirts' now available
Shaw's Election Supplies always welcome suggestions for additional products to enhance our clients' administration of elections. This year following a number of requests for methods of counting votes for multi-vacancy elections, we have introduced into our specialist range of materials for elections Ballot Paper 'Grass Skirt' sheets. Ballot paper 'grass skirt' ... (more)
20 June 2018
Equipment for the annual electoral roll canvass available
Shaw’s offer a range of specialist products to aid with the annual electoral roll canvass. We can supply canvassers’ carry cases to guarantee that your representatives have everything they need to hand. These bags feature an adjustable shoulder strap, business card and pen holders and a zipper front pocket. We also offer ... (more)
23 May 2018
We have updated our privacy policy
We value your privacy and are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our customers. With this in mind, and in response to the new data protection regulation that will come into effect on 25th May, we've made changes to our privacy policy to provide you with more transparency and control ... (more)
7 May 2018
Products to ensure GDPR compliance
Need to ensure you are GDPR compliant ahead of the regulations coming into force on 25th May 2018? Shaw’s offer a range of products that can assist in the secure storage of items/documentation containing personal data, where such storage is legitimate and necessary. Shaw’s plastic ballot boxes can be repurposed for secure ... (more)
3 May 2018
Wishing our elections customers a successful polling day
Countless voters around the country will today find themselves looking at 'Polling Station' notices, using ballot pencils to cast their vote in the privacy of a voting screen and putting their ballot papers into a ballot box. Most of these products will have been supplied by Shaw & Sons Limited. Numerous ... (more)
18 April 2018
Shaw's Bespoke and Traditional brochure coming soon
For the first time we have compiled all of our Bespoke and Traditional products and services in one brochure. We're delighted to be able to show our clients the myriad ways we can work with you to create beautiful bespoke civic and ceremonial items. We've listed the contents below: SCROLLS & PRESENTATION ITEMS Hand ... (more)
28 February 2018
Please bear with us during this time of adverse weather conditions
Please be aware that as a Kent-based company we are experiencing some operating issues beyond our control due to the adverse weather conditions. The couriers we use have limited vehicles collecting and distributing consignments in the local area so there may be some delays in goods being delivered to some of ... (more)
6 February 2018
Celebrating 100 years of votes for women
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the passing of the Representation of the People Act 1918, a momentous milestone in British electoral history. This important Act paved the way for universal suffrage, by affording some women the right to vote for the very first time. Furthermore, it increased the number of ... (more)
4 February 2018
Greetings from the AEA Conference in Blackpool
The Shaw's Election Team are currently renewing and making acquaintances with colleagues and clients at the AEA Annual Conference in Blackpool. We hope to see you at Stand 5 but if you are not attending, do download our new brochure here or give us a call on 01322 621100 to discuss ... (more)
Shaway House
21 Bourne Park, Bourne Road
Crayford, Kent DA1 4BZ
Tel: 01322 621100
Fax: 01322 550553
Email: sales@shaws.co.uk