WYRE residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details to make sure they don’t lose the chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
The annual canvass allows Wyre Council to keep its electoral register up to date, to identify who risks losing their voice at elections, and to encourage them to register before it’s too late.
A council spokesperson said:
“The annual canvass is our way of being certain that the information on the electoral register for every residential address in the borough is accurate. To make sure you don’t lose your say at future elections, please follow the instructions sent to you”.
Recent home movers are particularly urged to check their details. Research done by the Electoral Commission has found that people who have recently moved are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time.
In person Canvassers
From 3 October to 22 November residents may be approached by canvassers updating the electoral register. These are legitimate canvassers and are working for the council on this democratic process. They all carry official ID, so please ask to see it if you have any concerns.
Responses to the canvass form can also be done online at www.householdresponse.com/wyre. If there has been no change, you have the choice of using an automated phone line or sending a text message. All response options are fully explained on the forms.
For more information call 01253 897257, email electoral.services@wyre.gov.uk or visit www.wyre.gov.uk/elections/annual-canvass
If you don’t hear from us, you might not be on the register. If you want to register, the easiest way is to do it online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Registration takes no more than 5 minutes, you just need to have your National Insurance number handy.