MALVERN Hills residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them.
The annual canvass allows Malvern Hills District Council to keep the 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.
Recent home movers in particular are urged to check their details.
Electoral Commission research has found that recent home movers are less likely to be registered than those who have lived at the same address for a long time.
Andy Baldwin, Electoral Registration Officer at Malvern Hills District Council, said: “Keep an eye out for important updates from Malvern Hills District Council.
“The annual canvass is our way of making sure that the information on the electoral register for every address is accurate and up to date.
“To make sure you don’t lose your say at upcoming elections, simply follow the instructions sent to you.
Visit www.gov.uk/register-to-vote to register.
Melanie Davidson, head of support and improvement at the Electoral Commission, said: “It’s really important that everyone who is eligible to vote is able to do so.
“We urge people to check for updates from their local council on this year’s canvass. The council may contact residents by post or email.
“If you are not registered to vote, make sure you provide the necessary information to your local council when asked and register to vote online”.
