- Residents in Tamworth urged to check electoral registration details
- Residents advised to read and check all canvass information
- The annual canvass keeps Tamworth Borough Council’s electoral register up to date
Tamworth residents are being reminded not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them, by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date as part of the annual canvass.
The annual canvass makes sure that Tamworth Borough Council can keep the electoral register up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered so they can be encouraged to do so. They would then be able take part in any future elections.
Letters will be sent to residents from Monday 21 July. If you are not currently registered to vote, your name will not appear in the messages sent. If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/reigster-to-vote.
Everyone is advised to read their canvass communication and follow the instructions. Please always let the council know if there are any changes or amendments.
People who have recently moved are particularly encouraged to look out for the voter registration information and check the details. Research by the Electoral Commission indicates that recent home movers are far less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time.
The research also indicates that fewer younger people are registering to vote, it is key that young people also register to vote and have their say.
Stephen Gabriel, Chief Executive and Electoral Registration Officer of Tamworth Borough Council said: “It’s important that residents keep an eye out for messages about how to register to vote, so we can make sure we have the right details on the electoral register for every address in Tamworth. You need to be registered to have your say at future elections. Registering is easy, so please simply follow the instructions in the letter we send.”
If you are not registered to vote, you can also register online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, please contact Tamworth Borough Council’s Electoral Services at elections@tamworth.gov.uk or on 01827 214155 (office hours only).
For more information about registering to vote visit www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter.