Residents who have not yet confirmed their household voter registration details will receive a knock at the door this week, as council representatives start to visit outstanding properties.
The annual canvass takes place to allow the council to keep the electoral register up-to-date, and all households who have previously received a canvass form need to respond. Being correctly registered means residents can take part in any upcoming elections. It can also help to improve a credit score.
Letters and emails were sent to households at the beginning of August asking for details to be updated online, by text or phone. Those who have not yet returned this information will receive a visit over the coming weeks.
All canvassers will have photo ID confirming their visit which residents are encouraged to check before giving out any information. Residents will be asked to confirm details and sign the form – this only takes a couple of minutes at the door. If there is no response after a couple of visits, canvassers will post the form through the letter box along with a calling card including instructions and a freepost return envelope.
Matt Jukes, Electoral Registration Officer, said: “It’s really important that all households respond, telling us whether the information is correct or if it needs updating, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in the city.
“Over 90 percent of households respond each year, but I’m urging all households to respond through one of the quick and easy methods.”
Each household is required by law to make sure the details on the form are correct and, if they don’t, they could face a fine.
Residents that have any questions can find out more here or by contacting the elections team on 01482 300 300.
