Published: Thursday 06th August 2015 | 3.02pm
Households in the Cannock Chase area will have recently received a form asking residents to check whether the information on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct.
This forms part of Cannock Chase 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 currently registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
With district Council and Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place in May 2016, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure that they will easily be able to take part.
Tony McGovern, Managing Director and Electoral Registration Officer at Cannock Chase Council, said:
"Anyone that wants to vote must be registered. To make sure you are able to have your say at the elections next year, simply check the form when it arrives and return it as promptly as possible.
If you're not currently registered, we'll send you information explaining how to do this or you can just go online to apply to register atwww.gov.uk/register-to-vote ."
It's particularly important that anyone who has moved address in the last year looks out for the form and checks as soon as possible whether they are registered at their new address. This applies equally to both private renters and homeowners, and it couldn't be easier to register online.
Any residents who have any questions can contact the Electoral Services team on 01543 464437 or 01543 464754 or by email electionsoffice@cannockchasedc.gov.uk