Residents in Bournemouth are being encouraged to ensure they are registered to vote as part of Bournemouth Council’s annual voter registration canvass.
Household Enquiry forms have been sent to properties, addressed to the Occupier, asking residents to check whether the information that appears on the electoral register for those living at their address is correct. The aim of the form is to ensure that the electoral register is up to date and to identify any residents who are not registered so that they can be encouraged to do so.
With the Police and Crime Commissioner elections taking place across Dorset in May 2016, this is an opportunity for residents to make sure that when the election takes place they will be able to vote
Matt Pitcher, Electoral Services Manager, said:
“Anyone that wants to vote must be registered. To make sure you are able to have your say at the election 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.”
It’s particularly important that anyone who has moved address recently looks out for the form and checks whether they are registered. Residents who have any questions can contact Bournemouth Council’s Elections team on01202 451123 or visit www.gov.uk/registertovote
