Local residents are being warned not to lose their voice on decisions that affect them by making sure their electoral registration details are up to date.
The annual canvass ensures that Bradford Council can keep the electoral register up to date, identifying any residents who are not registered to vote so that they can be encouraged to do so.
Every year the electoral register is updated so that everyone who has the right to vote in upcoming elections can have their say. Households in the Bradford district should be receiving a letter asking them to check their details. Just follow the steps in the letter. Please read your letter carefully to check whether you need to respond or not.
Dr Lorraine O’Donnell, Electoral Registration and Returning Officer for Bradford district said:
“The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date. To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, simply follow the instructions sent to you.
“If there’s a change to your household information or you’ve been asked to respond, we urge you to do this as soon as possible either online, by mail or by phone.”
If you’re not currently registered, your name will not appear in the messages we send. If you want to register, the easiest way is online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote.
Recent home movers in particular are urged to check their details. Electoral Commission research has found that recent home movers are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time.
Jackie Killeen, Director of Electoral Administration and Regulation, said: “It’s really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so. We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year’s canvass. The council may contact residents by post or email.
“If you are not registered to vote, make sure you provide the necessary information to your local council when asked and register to vote online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote”
Information on registering to vote is available on the Electoral Commission website.
Any residents who have any questions can contact the team by calling 01274 432287 or by email electoralservices@bradford.gov.uk
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