Published: Wednesday 24th August 2016 | 8.48am
During August, as part of the annual canvass, every household in the Cannock Chase District will receive a form asking residents to check that the information about the people listed as living there is correct.
The aim of the canvass 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.
It is an opportunity for residents to make sure that they will be able to take part in next year’s County Council elections. Failure to respond may also result in removal from the register, which may affect an individual’s ability to get credit, as well as losing the right to vote.
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 at www.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 whether you are renting or a home owner, and it couldn’t be easier to register online.”
Any residents who have any questions can contact the Electoral Services team on 01543 464437/464754 or email: electionsoffice@cannockchasedc.gov.uk