Registering to vote
Voter registration Canvass 2008
Registration forms will shortly be sent to every household in the borough. You must register to make sure you can vote in future elections.
You should get your form between 3 September and 7 September. You can register by post, phone, internet and, for the first time, by SMS text message.
Please register as soon as you get your form to avoid reminders being sent or visits from our staff. If you have not received your form by 7 September contact the Electoral Services helpline to get a new one or » Request a form online .
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The two versions of the Voters List - "opt out" explained
The electoral registration officer makes and keeps two versions of the Voters List - a full version and an edited version.
The full Voters List
The full version lists everyone who is entitled to vote. The law says who can have a copy of it and what it can be used for. This includes electoral purposes, the prevention and detection of crime, and checking your identity when you apply for credit. It is a criminal offence to pass it on to anyone else or to use it for any other purpose.
The Edited Voters List
The edited version leaves out the names and addresses of people who have asked to be excluded from it. It can be bought by anyone and used for any purpose. For example, direct mailing companies may use it to send you information about goods and services.
If you do not want your details sold from the edited list you must tell us. You can do this by ticking the "opt-out" box on the voter registration form.
The regulations about the two versions of the voters list are given in the Representation (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 (SI2002 No 1871), and are available online at www.legislation.hmso.gov.uk/stat.htm (opens new window).
