Each year, we are legally required to carry out an annual canvass to make sure the electoral register is up to date.
The annual canvass allows us to update information about who is living at each address, including any 16 or 17 year olds. This information is used to invite unregistered residents to register to vote, and to remove names of those who no longer live at the address.
Any changes made to the electoral register during the household canvass will take effect once the revised Register of Electors is published on 1 December 2024.
How it works
Between 15 August and 23 October 2024, we will be sending a letter to every household asking residents to check if the information is correct, even if you have recently registered to vote. The letter will be sent via Royal Mail post and addressed to ‘The Occupier’.
Please check if the information is correct or if there are any changes to be made.
If you receive the blue form below, you must respond even if there are no changes.
If you receive the black and white form below, you do not need to respond if there are no changes.
How to respond
You can respond:
Changes and no changes
Online
Post
No changes only
Telephone
SMS
The quickest and easiest way to confirm your details or let us know about any changes is online. The online link and your assigned pass code will be printed on the letter you receive. Once you have logged in, you can confirm if the information is correct or make any changes.
If you do not respond to us by the deadline stated on the letter, we may call you and send reminders by post, so please respond quickly.
For more information, see registering to vote.