Voter Registration
Added on 29 July 2011
Voter registration forms will soon be dropping through letterboxes and residents are being urged to return them as soon as possible to ensure that they are registered to be able to voice their opinion in future elections.
Sedgemoor District Council’s Electoral Registration Officer, Chris Facey and her staff will be sending forms to households in Sedgemoor over the coming months to compile the electoral register. If you haven’t received your form you can contact your Electoral Registration Officer on 01278 435334.
Chris Facey said: “Registering to vote is very simple. All you have to do is update the annual canvass form with the details of everyone in your household who is eligible to vote and return it to us as soon as possible. If your details haven’t changed you can also reply by text, phone or e-mail. There was a lot of interest in this year’s referendum on the UK voting system and we were pleased with the increase in registration shortly before polling day. However, some people may not realise that they have to register every year. It is important that you complete and return the registration form so you’re able to take part in the upcoming election[s].”
On your electoral registration form you can opt to have your details excluded from the edited register. This will mean your details cannot be bought by individuals and commercial organisations.
For more information contact your local Electoral Registration Officer on 01278 435334 or 01278 435268