RESIDENTS in Warrington are being reminded to fill in an important form to ensure they can vote in the future elections.
Household enquiry forms were sent out this month and the elections team will be visiting non responding properties from Friday August 21.
The form asks residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct as part of Warrington Borough Council’s annual voter registration canvass.
The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
It’s particularly important that anyone who has moved address recently looks out for the form and checks whether they are registered.
Chief executive of the council and returning officer, Steven Broomhead, said: “With local elections and Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May 2016, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure that they can easily be able to take part.
“Don’t miss the chance to have your say – simply check the form and return it as promptly as possible.
“Anyone that wants to vote must be registered.
“If you’re not currently registered, we’ll send you information explaining how to do this or you can go online to apply to register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Kay Jenkins, Head of English regions at the Electoral Commission said: “The annual canvass is an opportunity for people to easily check whether they’re registered.
“It’s essential for a healthy democracy that everyone who is entitled to vote is able to, and for those who need to registering is now easier than ever with the online system of registration.
“If you have changed address in the last year, it’s particularly likely that you will need to register at your new address, so check the form as soon as it arrives.”
